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Shorter college semesters may not be here to stay

Many college students feel the slog of the semester. Yet because of COVID, that slog was shorter at many colleges this last school year, as institutions of higher ed tried new ways of conducting classes. One ad hoc experiment that could have lasting effects on education is shortened semesters.

‘Terrible, Old News’

More than half of CUNY community college students drop out within three years without a degree and struggle with hefty nontuition costs, a new report found.