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Everything you need to know for Tuesday about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package.

Two-year colleges worked quickly to distribute federal emergency aid, but shifts in federal guidance made the process difficult.

Chadron State will be the subject of an external review of policies and procedures for addressing sexual misconduct on campus, while the state college system in Nebraska faces a lawsuit alleging similar wrongdoing.

Some social science departments are suspending or limiting graduate cohorts to free up money and faculty attention for students affected by the pandemic. But some question the decision, pointing to need for more social scientists in a public health crisis, not fewer.

This spring many colleges announced tuition deals for students in response to the pandemic, and they’re seeing it pay off with growing application numbers.

ACT replaces leader and moves to cut costs; College Board accused of difficulties in SAT registration.

It doesn't lack for students but is trying the same strategy as private colleges.

Brown University cut 11 varsity athletic programs and added two others, in an effort to streamline and target resources to make its teams more competitive in the Ivy League.