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Did You Know? The College Systems Giving Students COVID-19 Refunds

Apr 2, 2020 · Anthony Hennen · Comments Off on Did You Know? The College Systems Giving Students COVID-19 Refunds

Students across the country are taking their classes online and staying off campus. The coronavirus has interrupted higher ed for millions of students, faculty, and administrators alike. But a growing … Continue reading “Did You Know? The College Systems Giving Students COVID-19 Refunds”


Higher Education Will Never Be the Same—And That’s Not All Bad

Apr 1, 2020 · Robert Wright · Comments Off on Higher Education Will Never Be the Same—And That’s Not All Bad

The coronavirus, combined with the public and private reactions to it, has affected every aspect of Americans’ lives, including the ways they learn. From pre-K to graduate seminars, many classes … Continue reading “Higher Education Will Never Be the Same—And That’s Not All Bad”


How Tulsa University Was Turned into Toxic University

Mar 25, 2020 · Jacob Howland · Comments Off on How Tulsa University Was Turned into Toxic University

Suffering from self-inflicted wounds, the University of Tulsa is sick and getting sicker. This is a case study in how “progressive” academic leadership can wreck a once-excellent university. Last April … Continue reading “How Tulsa University Was Turned into Toxic University”


How North Carolina Colleges Are Responding to COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on How North Carolina Colleges Are Responding to COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has injected uncertainty into nearly every aspect of society—and higher education is no exception. As North Carolina’s leaders grapple with the challenges posed by curbing the virus’ … Continue reading “How North Carolina Colleges Are Responding to COVID-19”


To Tamp Down the Coronavirus, Traditional Higher Ed Goes Online

Mar 16, 2020 · Sarah-Jane Lorenzo · Comments Off on To Tamp Down the Coronavirus, Traditional Higher Ed Goes Online

In the span of a few days, coronavirus has upended American higher education. More than 400 colleges have canceled classes or moved them online to slow the virus’s spread. While … Continue reading “To Tamp Down the Coronavirus, Traditional Higher Ed Goes Online”


Did You Know? College Shutdowns from Coronavirus at 400+ and Counting

Mar 11, 2020 · Anthony Hennen · Comments Off on Did You Know? College Shutdowns from Coronavirus at 400+ and Counting

As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus quickly rises in America, colleges have started to take action. Scores of them have extended their spring breaks, shut down campuses, moved … Continue reading “Did You Know? College Shutdowns from Coronavirus at 400+ and Counting”

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