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COVID-19: A Moment for Women in STEM?
National Academy of Sciences panel chronicles what COVID-19 has been like for female scientists and then urges institutions to take meaningful, equity-minded action on their findings.
‘Ethics and Best Practice’
As the pandemic sapped dormitory projects of their financial reserves, a contractor told the University System of Georgia it had a "win-win" financial proposal, according to newly available documents. The system said no, and soon, the contractor allegedly said it would not be cleaning enough to meet state public health recommendations.
$40 Billion for Colleges
Senate passes COVID-19 relief bill. Measure would also tighten up the 90-10 rule on for-profit colleges.
‘Shooting Yourself in the Foot’
Citing budget issues, John Carroll University fundamentally alters tenure -- to the point that professors say it and academic freedom no longer exist.
‘Proof of Concept’
Some students with disabilities asked for recorded lectures before the pandemic. With universities eyeing reopening, will they take that flexibility away?
Making Sense of a Mask Non-Mandate
After Texas governor rescinded statewide mask mandate, many colleges say they are reviewing the order's applicability to their campuses. Others say they will keep their mandates on campus.
Campus Zero
Lake Washington Institute of Technology was likely the first college in the United States to be affected by COVID-19. One year out, many things have changed.
Tightening the 90-10 Rule
A proposal long pushed by critics of for-profit institutions took a significant step forward when it was approved by the House as part of the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package.