The Future of Public Scholarship.

This article explores the significance of public scholarship in higher education and the necessity for institutional changes to support scholars engaged in this type of work. The author shares personal experiences and proposes practical steps to promote public scholarship, such as revising merit policies and tenure guidelines to recognize and reward public-facing contributions. The article emphasizes the urgency of addressing these issues, particularly in light of current social and environmental challenges. It also discusses the importance of public scholarship in specific academic fields and suggests ways to incorporate it into graduate training programs. The article underscores the need for structural changes to sustain scholars in their public engagement efforts and enable them to have impactful and sustainable careers. [Extracted from the article]