The irony is that college students, a population that largely avoided the flu last year, may now be at increased risk this year as many have returned to everyday campus life activities and social engagements.

Providing strong forums and structures to discuss tough topics is part of building 'college-level skills.'

Oxford, Johns Hopkins receive high marks for its efforts during the pandemic; Harvard remains No. 1 overall.

Without additional investment by companies, the federal government and states, free college programs will fail to move underserved students into the middle class.