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Coronavirus News Roundup for May 8

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

Battle in Brazil Over Reopening Universities

Education minister suggests those who do will get more money.

U.S. Publishes New Regulations on Campus Sexual Assault

Colleges and universities that receive federal funding must be in compliance with new rules by Aug. 14. The regulations rebalance "scales of justice," Education Department says.

Windfall for Small Colleges

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is coming under fire for spreading millions in stimulus aid to institutions with barely any students, while other colleges struggle.

Pandemic in N.J. ‘Unlike Anything’ Before

Second nationally in deaths caused by the coronavirus. A frozen state budget. Efforts to recruit students to stay. How will higher education in New Jersey survive the coronavirus pandemic?

Coronavirus News Roundup for May 7

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).

New Tactics, New Militancy

Protest rallies are now a public health risk, but students, TAs and unions are finding new ways to get their voices heard.
Opinion

A Better Approach to Addressing Campus Sexual Violence

The Trump administration’s new rules narrow the focus of Title IX. Government should now focus more on prevention than on enforcement, Joy Blanchard argues.