Much media attention on higher education focuses on elite institutions, especially the topics of who gets admitted and what opinions students and faculty hold. Elite institutions shape the popular image of a college campus. They also hold disproportionately high endowments (just over 10 percent of America’s colleges and universities have 75 percent of the endowment assets).
Elizabeth Stice is a professor of history at Palm Beach Atlantic University, where she also serves as the assistant director of the Honors Program. Her work often explores themes in pop culture, literature, and social interest, reflecting her passion for authors and the publishing industry. Elizabeth's insights and writings have been featured in notable publications such as Front Porch Republic, LA Progressive, and Inside Higher Ed.



