I am regularly interviewed by reporters covering issues related to higher education policy and finance, Regional Public Universities, and Rural-Serving Institutions. My research has also been covered by diverse media outlets including exclusives published by Politico and The Well News and coverage by InsideHigherEd, EducationDive, and Open Campus.
Regional Public Universities
“I am a tenure track prof because of the power of regionals.” Open Campus
“[R]egional colleges have difficulty supporting and graduating students, especially those from low-income families, due to the diminished state budgets. She said too many people have become “comfortable with broken promises for Coloradans.” Chalkboard Colorado
“The role of rural and regional colleges has been ignored for too long … and they deserve more support.” Open Campus
“ASU System approves Henderson cuts; faculty jobs and degree programs slashed.” Arkansas Democrat Herald, May 6, 2022
“New research alliance spotlights regional public colleges.” InsideHigher Ed, July 27, 2021
“Regional Public Universities don’t need rescuing.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 21, 2021
“New study warns of COVID-19’s impact on rural colleges and communities.” The Well News, January 26, 2021
“Misperceptions about the regional public.” Open Campus, January 14, 2021
“How COVID threatens the regional college.” Open Campus, June 19, 2020
“Colorado hopes a new higher ed funding formula will make a difference for students. It might not be easy.” Chalkbeat Colorado, August 11, 2020
Rural-Serving Institutions
“Their mission is to really align themselves with whatever their community needs,” Colorado Public Radio
“How does higher ed define a rural-serving college?” Higher Ed Dive, February 1, 2022
“Why a rural-serving college might look different than you think.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 1, 2022
“New group looks to redefine rural higher education policy.” Politico, January 31, 2022
“Can A Tiny College Help Rescue A Colorado Coal Town?” Colorado Public Radio, April 7, 2021.
Higher Education Policy and Finance
“As we continue to push on-time completion, how does that work against goals that students have for themselves?” InsideHigherEd
“Covid has been the nasty olive in this cocktail.” The Chronicle of Higher Education
“In 50 years, the Pell Grant has helped over 80 million people go to college.” NPR’s Code Switch podcast.
“First in their family make their mark in college.” InsideHigherEd, July 19, 2022
“Loan-Forgiveness Debate Rekindles an Old Question: Why Does College Cost So Much?” The Chronicle of Higher Education, May 16, 2022
“Scholars tipped to desert universities if US states ban abortion.” Times Higher Education, May 9, 2022
“The Red-State Disadvantage
Public flagships in conservative states face reputational and recruiting challenges.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, February 11, 2022
“Enrollment still falling two years into the pandemic.” InsideHigherEd, October 26, 2021
“‘Rankings regime’: New college rankings are out but should we trust them?” CBS 42, September 15, 2021