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Security and Safety

Planning ahead: 10 tips to communicate well during a crisis

Looking ahead to 2021, being able to deliver succinct, well-thought-out messaging from college leaders will be a must, especially with various stakeholders looking for guidance

UC Irvine tops ‘Cool Schools’ list for sustainability efforts

Stanford places second in the Sierra Club magazine’s yearly rankings which honor colleges and universities that are pushing environmentally friendly initiatives

14 colleges get top marks for COVID dashboards

We Rate Covid Dashboards rates campus dashboards on an A-to-F scale based on ease of use, types of data reported, frequency of updates and frequency of campus testing.

Major college football power forced to cancel game Saturday

Notre Dame will not play against Wake Forest this weekend after more players test positive for COVID-19, but other conferences and teams are moving forward with games

Campus public safety demands inclusivity, too

To bolster support, university police should reflect the community’s diversity, says a public safety director. The levels of aid that officers provide requires understanding students on a nuanced level.

Study: Students with disabilities at greater drug abuse risk

Students with a disability, who were twice as likely to have misused prescription pain relievers within the past month, may be self-medicating for pain and stress management, study's author suggests

Mon Sep 21st, 2020

Amazing virtual tours give Ohio State edge in medical recruiting

Modernizing the medical residency and fellowship process meant a change in philosophy and outreach for the Wexner Medical Center. Its journey offers a window into how to create that wow factor in recruiting remotely.
Fri Sep 18th, 2020

Why COVID is canceling spring break on many campuses

Spring break is the latest college tradition to fall prey to COVID, as a wave of campuses eliminates the vacation as they announce spring 2021 semester plans.
Thu Sep 17th, 2020

NCAA boosts election power of athletes, sets basketball date

Division I college basketball gets an official start date, and it's just before Thanksgiving
Thu Sep 17th, 2020

The 3 strategies that led to Big Ten football’s return

The conference's Competition Task Force is leaning on strict protocols, including testing and data, to try to keep its players and staff safe.
Wed Sep 16th, 2020

Creative solutions for a safe semester and beyond

A mechanical engineer offers insights into the challenges and key considerations in providing safe educational environments in the COVID-19 era.
Mon Sep 14th, 2020