In the current climate of disruption and uncertainty on our campuses and in the US, we need some joy. We need to remember the excitement and wonder that our students feel when things go well, when they find their passion, and when they feel that they unlock the secrets of their disciplines and engage in the true, deep learning that comes from their own hard work—aided by the guidance of committed faculty members. We need to lean into these moments and consider how we might foster them in our institutions and our faculty members’ classrooms.
Expertise, Credentials, and the Value of the University
It seems we can’t trust our own credentials or those that we provide to our students. Or perhaps it would be better to say that we have so much confidence
Constance C. Relihan
May 18, 2026
