by Michael M. Crow and David V. Rosowsky, Issues in Science & Technology, Summer 2026
We appreciate the excellent summary and assessment offered by Robert A. Brown and Bruce R. Guile in “How the American Research University Survives” (Issues, Spring 2026). The current climate for US research universities calls for a shift in attention, focus, and priorities by leaders. That said, while the authors accurately provide context for the situation facing universities, they offer few actionable suggestions.
To augment their article, we offer specific steps that US research universities can take.
