by Brian Wagenaar | Aug 25, 2022 | Opinion
Western’s Multicultural Center (MCC) The fundamental nature of college education is changing rapidly — and that transformation extends to the demographics of the students themselves. Of the more than 19 million students enrolled in collegiate education... 
by Brian Wagenaar | Aug 8, 2022 | Opinion
As I’m writing this in early August, my tenure as Top o’ the World’s editor is quickly coming to a close. Arguably, this should have happened a month or more ago — perhaps back in May when I was supposed to graduate with my master’s and move on with my life. ... 
by Brian Wagenaar | Aug 6, 2022 | Opinion
Universities, as beacons of learning for future generations, should be held to higher standards of conduct than the average organization. Inherent to the successful operations of universities are a set of core values, among them: transparency, the pursuit of knowledge... 
by Brian Wagenaar | Jul 27, 2022 | Opinion
Gunnison, Colorado As universities compete for tuition dollars and prospective students seek bachelor’s, master’s, and certificates in a credential’s arms race, the rise of online collegiate education options only makes sense. Students can complete degrees from... 
by Brian Wagenaar | Jun 15, 2022 | Opinion
When it comes to a university’s academic offerings, universities too often allow silos to form between departments. Sometimes, the evidence of these barriers is physical—programs exist within their respective buildings, and little crossover—both physically and... 
by Brian Wagenaar | Jun 14, 2022 | Opinion
As I first sit down to write this, I am wrestling with Day 9 of my own Covid symptoms—on the symptomatic downswing from what has been a quite unpleasant experience. What started with a mild fever—a feeling of slight overheating, soon became a killer sore throat,...