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Will Colleges Tap Large Endowments During Pandemic?

As colleges work to balance budgets amid growing economic uncertainty, the wealthiest are faced with a recurring question: Should they tap more heavily into their endowments or leave them alone?

Key U.S. Senator Upbeat About Campus Reopenings

Lamar Alexander expresses confidence that testing will be sufficient, says college leaders are embracing tactics to help them open safely -- and says they deserve liability protection.

Is Testing Students for COVID Feasible?

Diagnostic testing is part of every college's plan for reopening campus. But whether college administrations can get their hands on enough tests, or afford them, is still being worked out.

Coronavirus News Roundup for May 22

Everything you need to know for Friday and the Memorial Day weekend about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity).

COVID-19 Renews Debate on Academic Calendar in Japan

Some see rationale to change start of academic year from April to September.

CDC Issues New Guidance to Colleges

New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlines considerations for colleges to take into account in reopening.

Colleges Lower the Boom on Retirement Plans

Colleges and universities are increasingly suspending or trimming employee retirement plan contributions to battle budget deficits.

Coronavirus News Roundup for May 21

Everything you need to know for Thursday about higher ed and the coronavirus in one easy-to-read package (with some distractions to help your sanity).