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What About the Students?
The pandemic has taught us that the greatest challenge and obligation we face is recognizing that our students are among its most severe and overlooked victims, writes Billie Wright Dziech.
Out of Work, Uncertain About the Future
A new survey suggests more than 60 percent of Americans have lost income amid the pandemic and recession. Those seeking more education are looking online.
Coronavirus News Roundup for April 9
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).
CUNY Starts Emergency Fund for Coronavirus Relief
The City University of New York has launched an emergency relief fund for students who need financial help due to...
Law Schools and Coronavirus: Bar Exemptions and More
The American Bar Association's Board of Governors passed a policy resolution this week urging state licensing authorities to allow 2019...
Debt Relief for 300,000 Private Borrowers in N.Y.
Andrew Cuomo, New York's Democratic governor, announced the state will offer relief to 300,000 borrowers who took out private student...
Dorm Evictions for the Public Good
Colleges are clearing out student dorms to make room for patients and health-care workers as the coronavirus pandemic overwhelms hospitals. The process has not gone smoothly for students.
Retaining High-Risk Students Amid the Coronavirus
Higher education needs a national coalition to tackle two goals: keeping and recruiting students, especially those at risk, and building a digital infrastructure for the long haul, writes Peter McPherson.