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Updated: 115 free higher ed resources during coronavirus pandemic

As more colleges and universities continue to be affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, higher education solution providers have stepped up by rolling out free resources, services and teaching materials. Updated on May 28.

Certificate program supports K-12 teachers with online learning

New York Tech courses for educators cover the technical and pedagogical challenges of e-learning—and teachers can complete a microcredential online over the summer.

Title IV eligibility for CARES Act student grants will no longer be enforced, Dept. of Ed announces

Federal emergency student grants provided by the CARES Act will no longer be limited to students who receive Title IV aid, the Department of Education announced late on Thursday.

How one college blends online and face-to-face learning

Environmentally focused Unity College’s new online/face-to-face hybrid learning program gives students the flexibility to choose how and when they take classes.

Hospital opens health clinic on Wellesley College campus

Wellesley College in Massachusetts furthers its partnership with nearby Newton-Wellesley Hospital to bring more comprehensive student health care to campus.

Time for campus leaders to reflect on and learn from pandemic

College officials are still determining how to reopen—but they should also consider future operational changes based on lessons learned during closures.
Wed May 20th, 2020

How one university supports K-12 online learning (for free)

Teachers looking for online learning resources are getting a big boost from the University of Michigan's free library of digital instructional materials. 
Wed May 20th, 2020

How Purdue is tracking COVID’s impact on research

The financial disruption wrought by the coronavirus on Purdue University's research activities is now being calculated with a new tool the institution developed with Microsoft.
Tue May 19th, 2020

Here’s when and how colleges plan to start fall semester

In-person fall semesters are taking shape across the country as colleges plan to reopen with terms that start anytime from mid-summer to early October.

Tue May 19th, 2020

Where to find a list of coronavirus budget cuts in higher ed

Facing its own budget cuts, Eastern Michigan University offers an online list of coronavirus-related financial impacts at other colleges and universities.
Mon May 18th, 2020

Will your campus be able to reopen safely?

Newly released recommendations for safely reopening colleges and universities during the COVID-19 pandemic might not be feasible for some schools, but higher ed leaders still have options.
Mon May 18th, 2020