Outlet: USA Today

University commencement isn’t the place for politics

May 24, 2026 in

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Daniel Diermeier

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Vanderbilt University

campus culture, commencement, free speech

The real reason why people are losing trust in universities

May 12, 2026 in

by

Elizabeth H. Bradley

for

access, affordability, financial aid, trust

College football may be the last remaining communal experience we have

November 1, 2025 in

by

Daniel Diermeier

for

Vanderbilt University

Want to make college more affordable? Stop handing out student loans.

October 27, 2023 in

by

for

affordability, debt, opportunity, student loans

Politicians are trying to undercut colleges. Despite the consequences, we must speak up.

August 12, 2023 in

by

David L. Warren

for

National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities

Supreme Court, academic freedom

Not your parents’ Google: Why universities should embrace, not fear, ChatGPT and AI

April 7, 2023 in

by

Michael A. Fitts

for

Tulane University

artificial intelligence, technology

Black history is American history. DeSantis is stealing our students’ freedom to learn it.

February 1, 2023 in

by

for

National Education Association

Black history, diversity, inclusion, race

I said ‘teachers are trained in dumbest parts of dumbest colleges.’ Here’s why I said it.

July 18, 2022 in

by

for

Hillsdale College

budget, professors

The body matters. That’s why, as university president, I am concerned for my female athletes.

April 28, 2022 in

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for

Franciscan University

athletics, inclusion, value, women

College professors have a right to provoke and upset you. It’s a part of learning.

November 18, 2021 in

by

Daniel Diermeier

for

Vanderbilt University

politics, value

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