Already-challenged colleges and universities aren't the only institutions at a crossroads because of the pandemic, says this higher ed consultant. COVID-19 has dramatically accelerated already-present trends.
Pilot programs using Apple and Google smartphone technology are put in place at UC San Diego and elsewhere to help in notifying individuals of COVID exposure.
Graduation ceremonies have been given the green light at several higher education institutions, with many precautions in place, while others are left to fend with virtual events
Research, scholarship, and innovation and entrepreneurship programs will share in a record-setting $300 million donation made to the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Students at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology are competing in esports and playing in-person intramural activities such as disc golf that allow social distancing.
COVID infection rates at Vermont's colleges and universities remain staggeringly low after 13 institutions teamed up on a comprehensive plan to control the virus.
A new report from the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education helps identify solutions for training educators that are appropriate for both the short-term and long-term effects of the pandemic.
While many in higher ed want to see more nontraditional students earning credentials and certifications, hurdles remain for growing these short-term programs.
Colleges and universities across the U.S. continue to report enrollment increases—including for in-person students—while also maintaining a semblance of traditional campus life.
Free-college programs, including Democratic presidential nominee's Joe Biden's proposal, cost between $28 billion and $75 billion in the first year but pay for themselves within a decade.
