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COVID-19 Roundup: Warnings, an Apology and Graduation Plans
Villanova warns students after cases rise. A snowball fight at Liberty and fraternity party at Santa Clara draw scrutiny. Vermont restores wages that had been cut, and several universities lay out spring graduation plans.
State Slows Vaccine Rollout at Northeastern
At least two Massachusetts universities that have been distributing COVID-19 vaccines have had extras, The Boston Globe reported. At one...
Laurentian University Seeks Protection From Creditors
Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, is attempting to restructure under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, seeking protection from creditors as...
Layoffs at the College Board
About 14 percent of people at the College Board lost their jobs this week. A spokesman said, “We have made...
For-Profits Make Case for More Coronavirus Relief
Concerned they are being left out of getting additional help in the next coronavirus relief package, the association representing for-profit...
Academic Minute: Cell Stress Response
Today on the Academic Minute, part of Scripps College Week: Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert, associate professor of biology, examines how our cells...
Opposition to Republican COVID-19 Plan
Democratic chairman of House education committee says coronavirus relief proposal put forth by moderate Republicans is a "drop in the bucket."
Education Equity Advocate Named to Ed Department Post
The Education Department has named Michelle Asha Cooper, a respected longtime champion for education equity, to a top role helping...