Some 300 new deals are believed to have been reached between universities and for-profit online program managers, a 79 percent increase over last year.

Throughout COVID and into the holiday season, Excelsior College staff have been working from home but also remain engaged in community service and fundraising.

Worsening COVID pandemic brings college faculty the twin stresses of overhauling teaching techniques while helping students cope with trauma and anxiety.

We need to prioritize student outcomes over modality, says a higher ed industry executive.