Bryan AlexanderWatching _Civil War_: impressions and disappointmentWe just saw the new movie Civil War. Afterwards the audience filed out in silence, perhaps stunned. Our group talked about it…·6 min read·5 days ago--1--1
Bryan AlexanderHow will the FAFSA debacle impact colleges and universities this fall?Over the past year the United States federal government has been revising its FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) system…·4 min read·Apr 8, 2024----
Bryan AlexanderRewatching The MartianWe just rewatched The Martian (2013), the extended edition, and I wanted to share some thoughts.·3 min read·Mar 30, 2024----
Bryan AlexanderMarch is the cruelest month: more academic cuts and closuresPosted on March 28, 2024 by Bryan Alexander·6 min read·Mar 28, 2024----
Bryan AlexanderJohn Oliver’s student loan crisis updatePosted on March 24, 2024 by Bryan Alexander·6 min read·Mar 24, 2024----
Bryan AlexanderFour years of a vegan dietWhat’s it like to eat a vegan diet for some years?·7 min read·Mar 10, 2024----
Bryan AlexanderStarting my new book project: Peak Higher EducationGreetings from somewhere over the United States. I’m flying from DC to LA, and will take this lofty moment to announce my next book…·5 min read·Mar 6, 2024--2--2
Bryan AlexanderStarting 2024 with all kinds of academic cutsIn this new year of 2024, which colleges and universities are cutting academic programs and jobs?·7 min read·Mar 1, 2024--1--1
Bryan AlexanderLooking for a more ambitious writing experience in an app: an explorationFor years I’ve written articles, interviews, chapters, and books using a combination of software tools. Now I’m looking for something more…·12 min read·Feb 26, 2024----
Bryan AlexanderTurning 57 in the year 2024Earlier this month I had a birthday, which I prefer to think of as “completing another solar orbit.” Today I’ll continue with this blog’s…·8 min read·Feb 19, 2024--1--1