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Preparing for the Worst

UPDATE: The University of Washington, one of the U.S. institutions most affected by the coronavirus, moves to all-remote classes amid preparations for a possible escalation.

Health-Care Students on the Front Lines

Nursing programs emphasize infection-control strategies and adherence to protocols as new coronavirus spreads.
Opinion

Protecting Enrollments in Times of Risk and Crisis

Faced with potential losses from the coronavirus, some institutions will look for ways to guard against the risk of lost tuition revenue. An emerging form of insurance may be one of them, writes Michael B. Rush.

CDC to Colleges: 'Consider' Canceling Exchange Programs

Citing dynamic nature of coronavirus spread, new guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells colleges to "consider" canceling foreign exchange programs and asking current participants to return to their home countries.
Opinion

It’s Time to Get Serious About Teaching Critical Thinking

We in academe must do more to ensure today’s students become tomorrow’s skilled thinkers. Fortunately, we are in a position to do so without having to overturn the current higher education system or break the bank, writes Jonathan Haber.

Complaints Falling on Deaf Ears?

Concordia College students are still angry about a white professor's use of a racial slur in a class several months ago. College administrators' seeming lack of response to the incident has not helped quell the outrage.

White House to Promote Alternatives to the Degree

New Ad Council campaign will tout alternatives to the four-year degree. Led by CEOs of Apple and IBM, the project comes from a White House-convened task force on workforce policy.

Cheers and Fears

LGBTQ students at Brigham Young University are cautiously optimistic about a change in policy on displaying their sexual orientation.