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Struggling to Fill a Dangerous and Growing Labor Gap
Students are enrolling in nursing programs as nurse shortages threaten hospitals across the country. But colleges and universities are having difficulty expanding their nursing programs because of limited funds, faculty and space.
More Colleges Mandate Vaccines to Comply With Biden Order
Even as pending deadline prompts more universities to comply with Biden order mandating vaccination against COVID-19 for employees of federal contractors, some are still studying the order or determining next steps.
High School Students and Counselors Are Burned Out
Frustrations have not disappeared at schools that are open but changed by the pandemic.
Live Updates Archive: Aug. 2020 - Oct. 2021 COVID-19 and Higher Education
Penn Announces Punishments for Students Who Didn’t Vaccinate Oct. 29, 6:22 a.m. The University of Pennsylvania announced that it will...
‘Staggering’ Losses, Compounded Needs
Tribal colleges are bolstering mental health services to alleviate the emotional toll of the pandemic on Native American students.
Fired for Tweeting About Mike Pence?
Two former faculty members sue Collin College, saying they were let go for criticizing the college’s COVID-19 response and otherwise exercising their right to free expression.
Addressing the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Students
A new study finds that LGBTQ+ students suffer more substance misuse, depression, suicidal ideation and disengagement than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. The pandemic has only made it worse.
Supporting Students With Long COVID
Disabilities services professionals want to get the word out about how students may be affected by long COVID. A new workbook offers tips for those helping these students navigate college while coping with the virus's lingering effects.