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What is Home Depot University?, The Office Townhouse Sells, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Oct. 11 - Oct. 19.
Oct 18
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Happy 1st Birthday to College Towns
I reflect on a year of weekly writing, running an academic Substack, and the future of the site.
Oct 14
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Ryan M Allen
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Grokipedia Will Be Misinformation Encyclopedia, Amazon’s Micromobility Fleet, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Oct. 4 - Oct. 11.
Oct 11
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No, International Students Are Not Stealing Spots from American Undergraduates
Trump's Compact and other statements have exaggerated concerns over international students at American universities.
Oct 6
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Ryan M Allen
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The Mullet House, Happy Birthday Excel, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Sept. 27 - Oct. 3
Oct 3
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Ryan M Allen
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September 2025
Why Finland, Norway, & Sweden Are the Least Happiest Countries in this Ranking
Arbitrary indicators, dubious choices, random weights, overstated studies, biased presentation—this essay shows how rankings are not science.
Sep 29
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Ryan M Allen
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More Like Zillow Gone Mild, Cool Hometown Signs, & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Sept. 21 - Sept. 27.
Sep 26
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Impact of $100K H-1B Fee on International Students and US Higher Ed
There is a lot of confusion about the new $100,000 Trump imposed on H-1B. I discuss the impact through the lens of international students and higher ed.
Sep 22
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Ryan M Allen
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Favorite Eco-region, Best Tram Driver, Uni Merger Questions & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Sept. 14 - Sept. 20.
Sep 19
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Ryan M Allen
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Too Much Money in College Football? It’s Always Been America's Favorite Big Business
There are a lot of complaints about the money and changes happening in college football, but these same complaints could be heard throughout every era.
Sep 15
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Ryan M Allen
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Grappling With the Gravity of Urbanism and Higher Ed This Week & More
Around the College Towns: Links and commentary related to urbanism and higher ed for the week of Sept. 7 - Sept. 15
Sep 12
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US Higher Ed is in the Age of Conquest
Everyone is focused on the recent shrinkage, cuts, and closures but the backdrop of American higher ed has long been competition and expansion.
Sep 8
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Ryan M Allen
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