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Here's the top news on how the coronavirus is affecting higher education.
Overdue: Closing Libraries
While many colleges and universities have closed their libraries, others say they can't operate without keeping them open.
‘Extraordinary Measures’
How institutions are approaching scientific research during COVID-19, and what they still need to know.
Students Refuse to Leave Campus Refuge
Pomona College students who have been denied emergency housing during the coronavirus outbreak are asking administrators to expand criteria for who gets to stay.
Black Colleges Feeling Collective Pain
Leaders and advocates of these institutions say they badly need more federal funds to manage costs associated with coronavirus.
Admissions Fears
Survey of enrollment leaders finds them to be depressed about their prospects, given the coronavirus. Strategies vary.
Students Organize Their Own Aid Networks
As campus closures strain low-income students, undergrads at over a dozen universities have started large "mutual aid" networks and fundraisers to defray costs.
Will Trump's Promise Really Help Borrowers?
President Trump got attention for promising to waive the interest on student loans. But experts say it's unclear if borrowers will pay less. Or even if it's legal.