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COVID-19 Changes Plans for Next Semester
DePaul, Harvard and Stanford students won’t have in-person classes the first weeks of the semester; Penn State, UCLA and U of Southern California are considering such a move; Cornell has surge in infections; Bowie State, Towson and Tufts move finals online.
Opinion
8 Steps to Prepare for a Pandemic That’s Becoming Endemic
It’s time for colleges to rethink their plans for the spring semester, write David Wippman and Glenn C. Altschuler, who present a path that offers a balance between safety and normalcy.
A Show of Holiday Cheer, in Spite of It All
Clever, snowy, poignant or silly, the holiday video greetings featured in our annual showcase reflect the resilience, hope and musical talent that fill college campuses around the country.
‘COVID Was the Straw That Broke the Camel’s Back’
William Paterson University says it’s saving the institution by cutting nearly 100 full-time professors over three years. Faculty members wonder what will be left to save.
‘There Is No College in COVID’
A new book featuring journal entries from first-year students at Oregon State University–Cascades reflecting on their transition to college during a global pandemic offers poignant, witty and sad takes on their unusual experience.
Students Missed Chance for $50 by Not Reading Syllabus
Kenyon Wilson, a professor of performing arts at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, decided to test students on something...
Appeals Court Reinstates Biden Vaccine Mandate
A federal appeals court reinstated a Biden administration rule requiring employees of large businesses to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or...
Academic Minute: Career Success for Students With Disabilities
Today on the Academic Minute: Susan McKelvey, research assistant professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, explores how to help students with...