Academic Affairs

Stanford, BC among top universities to mandate vaccines

California colleges start to make bold decisions on reopening in the fall; several other private institutions also say they will require them, including the University of Pennsylvania and University of Massachusetts.

UC, CSU systems will require vaccines once FDA-approved

Will the decision by two massive public institutions lead to others instituting the same requirement pending full authorization?

Columbia researchers uncover COVID-19’s impact on brain

The Columbia University team's findings suggest inflammation may trigger neurologic damage but the virus' long-term impact is unknown.

Do colleges have an ethical obligation to require vaccines?

One professor from an institution that just mandated COVID-19 vaccination for the fall offers his take and what campuses might look like.

Study: Alcohol use in college students fell in spring 2020

A University of Nebraska report shows declines with students living at home, but what will happen when they all return in the fall?

Advancement in a pandemic: How one college made it happen

When concerns over fundraising arose, Muhlenberg College stepped up with innovative solutions and a strong focus on relationship building to enjoy record returns.

‘Justice served’: 12 college leaders share powerful words after Chauvin verdict

Higher education leaders across the country impart strong messages after the trial result in the murder of George Floyd and offer support for their communities.

17 more colleges make vaccines mandatory for fall

Georgetown, George Washington, American and Bowdoin are among the latest group requiring students to get vaccinated. Many others are still deciding.

Purdue close to requiring civics for new students

The university's Board of Trustees will vote in June to approve mandating future students become prepared to 'engage in democratic processes'.

Midwest universities unite for deep tech conference

Innovative startups from institutions converge for unique University of Chicago virtual event, trying to secure venture capital money.

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