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BU study shows no COVID-19 spread in classrooms because of this factor

With more wide-open strategies set for the fall, will campuses be able to keep positive case counts low?

Monkeypox is here, so how prepared is your campus to deal with it?

Some of the same strategies that worked to limit COVID-19 outbreaks last year might be needed for this virus, too.

Need blind, this elite college is welcoming the ‘world’s most talented students’

Bowdoin enhances its legacy of giving with new policy will open up opportunities for international students, regardless of ability to pay.

Fair or unfair? Higher ed braces for potential reversal on affirmative action

Harvard and North Carolina cases head to a different looking Supreme Court, which could reverse recent history of equity.

Why college leaders must watch out for these 5 obstacles this fall

Despite long-range positivity, there remain concerns in areas around student affairs, including retention of faculty and staff.

How one top university with no COVID-19 mandates is approaching the fall

President stands by messages that have worked through the pandemic around masking, testing and vaccinations.

A state-by-state look at FAFSA filings and 2 huge trend boosts this year

The Class of 2022 shows resilience from past two pandemic years with a 4.6% improvement year over year.

Dangerous game: 92% of colleges fail to deliver mental health support for athletes

New study from NAIA and Mantra Health shows a lack of trainers and psychologists for those battling depression.

New COVID-19 research shows high prevalence in young adults

With variants surging, colleges and universities can't overlook vaccinations or even masking for the fall.

Presidents at 16 colleges in DC area form coalition to tackle gun violence

University of Maryland, Georgetown and others launch 120 Initiative to prevent 'mass slaughter of citizens' in future.

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