Changes are coming to higher education. President Donald Trump’s vision for higher learning differs from his predecessors, and the political and legislative blueprint outlined in the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, the basis for the incoming administration’s agenda, is poised to bring sweeping changes to colleges and universities. Central to this agenda is the dismantling of the US Department of Education (ED) and a broader push to reshape the landscape of unionization, curriculum content, and tenure within academia.
Beyond Recognition: Faculty Awards as Catalysts for Professional Growth and Institutional Success
Faculty awards are more than acknowledgments of past success; they are strategic tools for advancing both individual careers and institutional priorities and can catalyze professional development and institutional advancement. Building
Linda M. Boland and Vicki L. Baker
September 15, 2025
