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Pandemic Worsened Public Higher Ed's Biggest Challenges

The coronavirus pandemic exacerbated issues like government funding, student mental health and diversity and inclusion, according to a new report by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

Lives and Livelihoods

City University of New York suffered 38 deaths in its system during the pandemic. After experiencing the loss of so many lives, employees of the university system are now worried about losing their livelihoods.

Guinea Pigs

Campus labs are starting to open back up, with personnel testing social distancing protocols ahead of the fall semester.

Call for Doubling Pell, Forgiving Debt

John King Jr., a former education secretary, calls for debt forgiveness and doubling Pell Grants during hearing on Capitol Hill, as lawmakers worry pandemic will worsen educational disparities.

‘U.S. News’ Will Rank Test-Blind Colleges

In the past, such institutions were unranked. The magazine won't say how it will rank them.

College Football Hit by Coronavirus

Thirty Louisiana State football players are in quarantine, and 23 Clemson football players test positive. Major football programs report COVID cases since voluntary workouts started June 1.

Simulating COVID Spread in College Setting

New research suggests that for a large campus dealing with COVID-19, accurate testing and limits on class size and social contact may be of critical importance.

Whom to Test and How to Pay for It

States stop short of advising colleges to test all students when campuses reopen, despite concerns that approach will lead to missing those who could spread the virus to others.