Virtual Thesis Defense
Ph.D. students defending their dissertations must do so remotely right now. Could videoconference defenses become the new normal?
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Battles ahead if Biden free college plan comes to pass
Democratic frontrunner raises fear among private colleges after taking on Bernie Sanders’ plan
Coronavirus: Zoom is in everyone’s living room – how safe is it?
Zoom, the video-conferencing app that has seen a huge rise in downloads since quarantines were imposed around the world, is now being used by millions for work and social gatherings.
ED to halt collection of defaulted student loans
As Americans face the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, the Trump administration plans to halt the seizure of wages, tax refunds and Social Security benefits of people who have defaulted on their federal student loans.
Here’s how colleges, students will benefit from the $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
The Department of Education will suspend all loan payments from students through September 30.
Professor seeks to end ‘gendered divisions,’ like only women eating salads
A professor appeared on a student podcast on March 21 with a lesson for Bucknell students: dismantle “gendered social scripts.”
How pass/fail grading may impact equity beyond coronavirus
Pass/fail grading allows faculty to focus on content and students to handle off-campus responsibilities
A tale of two Cambridges: the growing pains of university-industry collaborations
The namesake cities in the US and UK are both home to internationally renowned universities whose industry collaborations are proving highly successful.
Coronavirus: The sports turning to gaming during lockdown
The punch came in the seventh round: a stinging uppercut from Joe Frazier to the jaw of Lennox Lewis.
‘Zoombombing’ attacks disrupt classes
Online Zoom classes were disrupted by individuals spewing racist, misogynistic or vulgar content. Experts say professors using Zoom should familiarize themselves with the program's settings.
