Rethinking the MBA: Character as the educational foundation for future business leaders
By: Andrew J. Hoffman, Holcim (US) Professor of Sustainable Enterprise, Ross School of Business, School for Environment & Sustainability, University of Michigan Programs to help students discern their vocation or calling are gaining prominence in higher education. According to a 2019 Bates/Gallup poll, 80% of college graduates want a sense of purpose from their work. In […]
In LGBTQ+ storybook case, Supreme Court handed a win to parental rights, raising tough questions for educators
By: Charles J. Russo, Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law, University of Dayton The Supreme Court tends to save its blockbuster orders for the last day of the term – and 2025 was no exception. Among the important decisions handed down June 27, 2025, was Mahmoud v. Taylor – a case of particular interest […]
What are halal mortgages?
By: Shariq Siddiqui, Assistant Professor & Director of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, Indiana University The growth of “halal mortgages” over the past 20 years has expanded financial access to homeownership for many Muslims. Halal mortgages provide interest-free loans in keeping with Islamic beliefs. These mortgages are available in over 80 countries that have a significant Muslim […]