The erection of borders, disrupted transport and fear of infection mean many will have to stay put, but their mental health could be at risk, universities are warned

A leading provider of remote-learning tech to schools says it has struggled with record demand, causing its service to run slowly and suffer periods of being offline.

“Stay healthy, stay home,” reads a lit-up sign outside the gates of Princeton University.

A $1.6 trillion stimulus proposal from Republicans to help the economy during the coronavirus crisis stalled in the Senate over a number of objections by Democrats, including that the proposal didn’t do enough to help those saddled with student debt.

Colleges all over the country have made sudden and drastic adjustments to normal operations.

Stimulus package from Senate Republicans would give student loan borrowers a three-month break from making payments, a different approach from Senate Democrats.

As nearly all colleges and universities nationwide shut down to help stymie a widespread COVID-19 outbreak, most students have been forced to leave their dorms and transition to online classes.

Australian universities’ online flight continues, as government tightens noose on indoor gatherings

Everyone should avoid non-essential contact with others to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the UK prime minister has said.

At last count there were more than 285,000 students in the University of California system — and now with its 10 campuses largely shut down, many of those students lack housing, income and other support.