As I write this, I am just back from beautiful Baltimore, MD, where the second annual Leadership in Higher Education Conference was held. We spent our time at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace, located right across the street from the historic Inner Harbor, so many of us found at least a chance or two to sneak out for a walk along the water or to sample some of those famous Maryland crab cakes. …
Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and
Heidi Hillman
July 21, 2025
