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Most Colleges Resume In-Person Classes
With the Omicron variant of COVID-19 raging, a majority of institutions are putting their trust in vaccines and tried and true mitigation strategies to bring students back to campus this semester.
Bomb Threats at Multiple HBCUs
At least eight historically Black colleges were targeted with bomb threats Tuesday. The threats were unfounded, but students are shaken by the incidents.
Opinion
Students Notice Diversity. That’s a Good First Step
Creating a more diverse campus must include fostering a sense of belonging, writes DEI administrator Mary Ann Villarreal.
The Era of Flexible Work in Higher Education
Administrators at two universities discuss their efforts to reimagine how, when and where their employees will work now and in the future.
Fashion Misstep Leads to New Social Justice Center
The Fashion Institute of Technology is establishing the new center after a controversial and racially insensitive fashion show shook the institution.
Opinion
Trustees Cannot Punt on College Football
Top administrators are certainly instrumental, but ultimately, coaches’ compensation and other key financial decisions rest with a university’s board, writes Richard Chait.
Lack of Clear-Cut NCAA Rules Creates Confusion About NIL
The NCAA has contacted Brigham Young regarding a whole-team NIL deal, even as the rules on players profiting from the use of their name, image and likeness remain unclear.
Omicron’s Punch to Scholarly Associations
Groups planning annual gatherings in the coming weeks grapple with the Omicron variant. Most are proceeding with in-person conferences, touting extra safety precautions and more options for participation.