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How to keep capital projects shovel-ready

Nick Proffitt | November 19, 2020

Consider cost and timing factors before pausing construction planning, advises a higher ed construction industry executive.

A key pandemic defense: Your values

Suresh V. Garimella | November 19, 2020

To survive the COVID-19 financial crisis, universities must double down on their core values, says University of Vermont's president.

$11.5 million coming to U System of Georgia campuses for mental health

UB Custom Publishing | November 16, 2020

CARES Act funding is being set aside to expand clinical resources at USG and to create a consortium that will develop a long-term mental health services model for the system's 26 institutions.

Why instructors want to stick with video beyond COVID

Matt Zalaznick | November 16, 2020

Despite COVID's disruptions, only 5% of educators hope to return to the pre-pandemic classroom where online learning was rare.

How CARES Act broadband expansion will help students

Matt Zalaznick | November 15, 2020

Two states used CARES Act COVID relief funds to close broadband gaps in higher education, including providing students with digital devices and Wi-Fi hotspots, and enhancing learning-management systems.

Can Bidens restore a nation's confidence in college?

Matt Zalaznick | November 15, 2020

Advocates are hoping for action on free college, student loan debt forgiveness, freedom of speech and Title IX sexual assault regulations.

Here's the size of COVID's impact on international students

Matt Zalaznick | November 15, 2020

Not surprisingly, travel restrictions and other impacts of COVID reduced international student enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities by 16% in the fall 2020 semester.

Students call for aggressive action on emergency aid

Matt Zalaznick | November 12, 2020

Student coalition urges policymakers to create a competitive grant program to support emergency aid funds at colleges and universities.

Why Biden's ed agenda prioritizes community colleges

Matt Zalaznick | November 12, 2020

Incoming First Lady Jill Biden's community college experience gives President-elect Joe Biden a unique perspective into the plight of two-year schools during COVID.