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‘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.
Texas A&M to Review Controversial Qatar Campus Proposal
Texas A&M University announced plans last week for a committee charged with reviewing a controversial proposal to reorganize the arts...
A Win for Agent-Based International Student Recruitment
The U.S. Senate passed legislation last week that would amend language in a veterans’ education act banning the use of...
Reflections on Fall Campus Connections
Normal? Not exactly—but academic, social and wellness realities this semester have pointed in a positive direction for many students.
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.
Congress Allows Student Veterans to Keep Full Benefits
Congress finalized legislation Wednesday that allows student veterans taking remote classes to continue receiving full GI Bill housing benefits through...
Purdue Responds to Alleged Harassment of Chinese Student
Purdue University president Mitch Daniels sent a universitywide message last week threatening disciplinary actions against students who allegedly threatened a...
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.