Job Uncertainty Looms Larger for People of Color
An ongoing survey shows that people of color have been disproportionately affected by the economic effects of the pandemic, and large numbers say they would need more education if laid off.
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Defying DeVos and Trump, Notre Dame says it will accept nearly $6 million in coronavirus relief funding
The University of Notre Dame, with an endowment of $13.8 billion, said Wednesday it would accept $5.8 million in federal coronavirus aid through the CARES Act.
Health-focused universities ‘catapulted into the limelight’
Higher education institutions across the world that are leading on healthcare and measures of well-being have described how they have been “catapulted into the limelight” as Covid-19 draws attention to the impact of universities.
Private colleges remain stable for now, but say fall enrollment is uncertain
The coronavirus-forced cancellation of face-to-face classes at Nebraska’s small private colleges and universities in mid-March either kept students on spring break at the time away for good or sent others home weeks earlier than expected.
Virtual college tours need storytelling component now
With the demand for virtual campus tours surging as coronavirus closures eliminate in-person visit options, admissions administrators are seeing the importance of offering prospective students a robust online visit experience.
German humanities scholars enlisted to end coronavirus lockdown
In contrast to other countries, philosophers, historians, theologians and jurists have played a major role advising the state as it seeks to loosen restrictions
Clemson professor reported for warning students not to use the ‘n-word’
In early March 2019, a professor at Clemson University wrapped up his class by telling students they would be discussing a number of LGBTQ-related topics during the next class. He noted that over the years, he had learned it was offensive for heterosexual students to use the word “queer” when referring to LGBTQ students, and counseled straight students not to do so.
Betsy DeVos tells colleges not to give coronavirus aid to illegal immigrants
Department of Education officials issued guidance saying that illegal immigrant students were not the intended recipients of money from the coronavirus stimulus.
85 free higher ed resources during coronavirus pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, solution providers are offering colleges and universities resources, services and teaching materials at no charge
Is pass-fail an equity issue?
Students petition University System of Georgia for pass-fail grading. System's leaders say they trust professors' judgment and students' abilities and will maintain letter grades.
