It was a moment most college seniors can recall vividly: the email to evacuate campus and prepare for the spring semester online.

The University of Tennessee is offering laptops to those who do not have access to a computer at home.

But more colleges are going test optional.

As COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., the West’s institutions of higher education are racing to adapt, from moving classes online to closing dorms and reimbursing students for housing and dining.

Years after Yik Yak roiled colleges by facilitating unfiltered and sometimes offensive discussions within the geography of the campus, another anonymous social media app is trying to crack the most elite segment of the higher ed market.

Digital humanists study The Baby-Sitters Club, the hugely popular girls' book series from the 1980s and '90s. And yes, they're having a lot of fun doing it.

Academics at overseas universities find it a challenge to ensure mainland students can access all course materialsAcademics at overseas universities find it a challenge to ensure mainland students can access all course materials

Support for single-payer healthcare, also known as Medicare-for-all, is strong across undergraduate and graduate populations. It is also, importantly, popular among pre-med students, who eventually become activist medical students and then activist physicians.

For students of all ages the school year in a traditional sense is over. Schools and universities have now moved to online learning to finish out the year, which means graduation will also look a little different.

Online platforms threw many universities a lifeline, but the experience could well change how they and their students view the learning experience