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Campuses Close Due to Virus
Colleges shift classes online, more conferences are canceled and basketball games are played in empty stadiums. A roundup of the latest COVID-19 developments in higher ed.
Are Any Colleges Insured Against Coronavirus Fallout?
As the coronavirus spreads across the United States and the world, colleges are deciding how to protect not only their students, but their wallets.
China Recruitment Held Back
Survey looks at effect of new coronavirus on Chinese student recruitment and student travel to and from China.
Federal Agencies, Health Association Help Colleges Plan Ahead
New guidance on COVID-19 from the CDC, the American College Health Association and the Department of Education can help colleges prepare for possible cases.
Coronavirus and Higher Education
Roundup of news about how higher education is coping with initial U.S. impacts of the coronavirus outbreak, and how colleges are preparing for a dizzying array of likely disruptions.
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.