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Online Learning

President Series: One university’s mission to provide support for first-gen students

From a unique early alert system to other robust supports, Dominican University is serving those who are true ‘assets’.

Calls for end to COVID-19 vaccine booster mandates growing in higher ed

Petitioners cite many factors in requests to lift requirements, including ‘evolving scientific data’ and natural immunity.

Experts weigh in on 2022: Colleges must start ‘operating more like businesses’

ROI, partnerships and meeting student need will be high priorities for colleges and universities this year.

Can’t find a COVID-19 test? At many universities, that’s not a problem

Omicron’s quick spread is a concern as the nation grips with supply issues, but institutions have solutions.

What COVID-19 taught us about creating community

The embrace of technology tools while building learning for the future has made higher education much stronger.

Threat of COVID-19 spread forces at least 9 universities to delay starts in 2022

As omicron engulfs much of the U.S., some institutions choose cautious routes to reopening this semester.
Mon Jan 3rd, 2022

Back to 2020? New COVID variant forces these colleges online in January

Several major universities, from Rhode Island to Washington, are making the switch to remote learning to start 2022.
Wed Dec 22nd, 2021

Thinking ahead: Why colleges need to plan long term for the effects of COVID-19

Infectious disease and crisis expert says the novel coronavirus is going to affect higher ed for awhile, so it's time to start planning that way.
Mon Dec 20th, 2021

The steep toll the COVID-19 pandemic is having on student mental health

With more than 80% still experiencing high levels of stress, colleges must offer multiple layers of assistance.
Thu Dec 16th, 2021

Omicron fears rise as 900 cases of COVID-19 shut down Cornell University

University of Washington researchers are working quickly to identify the variant in nation’s hotspot.
Tue Dec 14th, 2021

Engagement and security highlight 7 key trends in ed-tech for 2022

Colleges and universities will need to implement specialized and specific ed-tech solutions to meet the expectations of their remote/hybrid remote students and employees.
Wed Dec 8th, 2021