UB Staff

How Singapore kept COVID-19 off campus

Since the start of the pandemic last year, not one person has been found to have contracted the virus at any of Singapore’s three major universities.

Hampton University president to retire in 2022 after four-decade tenure

William R. Harvey is among relatively few educators in modern times to serve continuously as a college or university president for more than four decades.

Following Jill Biden essay, Northwestern University distances itself from former lecturer Joseph Epstein

Northwestern University has taken steps to distance itself from a former lecturer who penned an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal offering future first lady Jill Biden "a bit of advice"—to drop the “Dr.” before her name because it's “fraudulent” and “a touch comic."

Dixie State University trustees vote to drop ‘Dixie’ from name

A study confirmed for university officials that the institution's name is hindering the ability to recruit students, faculty and staff as well as to build partnerships and obtain grants and other funding. 

Kamala Harris, BLM protests put a new spotlight on HBCUs (subscription)

The visibility of historically Black colleges and universities is at a high. The political ascension of Harris and the presidential campaign have raised their profile.

Ivy League calls off winter sports as COVID-19 cases spike

The decision by the Ivy League Council of Presidents was unanimous. Spring sports will also be postponed through at least the end of February 2021.

Who will succeed DeVos? With Senate control up for grabs, Democrats hunt for ‘unicorn’

According to one expert, virtually no one outside the Democratic Party leadership has any meaningful insight into who will lead the Department of Education in a few months’ time.

Michigan unveils plan to give free college to 625,000 essential workers

Futures for Frontliners will give many of those in supporting roles during the pandemic the opportunity to pursue degrees or training through community colleges

Alabama dean ‘optimistic’ after number of positive COVID cases falls

Mitigation efforts, including the temporary closure of bars in Tuscaloosa, have helped the University of Alabama's numbers trend down for the second consecutive week

Facebook returns to its roots with launch of Campus for students

Some universities already have forged partnerships with the social media platform to relay announcements for students to view

Despite warnings, college students partied away on Labor Day

A look into how students in seven college towns found ways around guidance and rules to gather ... and why it's going to be difficult to stop them.

Bradley University quarantines entire student body after outbreak

The Illinois university's president admits the measures is 'extreme' but cites the need to maintain the continuity of education

Despite pandemic, Eastern Illinois reports 10.5% fall enrollment gain

Eastern Illinois says a targeted approach focused on local students and showing steady growth are helping bring new students on board

Can ‘bubbles’ protect athletes, save the college basketball season?

Keeping players and coaching staff separated has helped the NBA and NHL post remarkably low or no positive COVID cases. Is this the answer for college sports?

Maskless frat party at U. of New Hampshire led to COVID-19 outbreak

At least 11 positive cases have been linked to a 100-plus-person gathering that the UNH president says was 'reckless'