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Will Shame Make Students Stop Socializing?

Shame and fear aren't the best motivators for public health campaigns, experts say. But colleges take that approach amid COVID-19 outbreaks as campuses reopen.

Early Adopters

Being among the first to announce an online fall wasn't easy, but these college leaders say the benefits outweighed the drawbacks.

Job Security, Health Fears Make for Uneasy Mix

Lower-level student affairs staff concerned about their safety and their livelihoods are reluctant to speak out as COVID-19 cases surge on college campuses.

Something's Got to Give

Women's journal submission rates fell as their caring responsibilities jumped due to COVID-19. Without meaningful interventions, the trend is likely to continue.

Why Michigan State Reversed Course

Early evidence from universities that tested students returning to campus and from those that didn't test was not encouraging, said Michigan State's president the day after he told undergraduates to stay home this fall.

COVID-19 Roundup: More Pivots, Scrutiny From the Senate

Adjustments at Pitt and Drexel; senators seek answers from a housing developer and data from colleges; was a comedy show necessary?

Pressure Mounts on In-Person Holdouts

The incidents at UNC Chapel Hill and Notre Dame are unlikely to dissuade some college leaders from holding classes on campus.

Michigan State, Notre Dame Back Off From Fall Reopening Plans

Notre Dame suspends in-person classes for two weeks amid rising case counts. Michigan State calls off in-person instruction for the fall, less than two weeks before students were to return to campus.