Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire has received the largest gift in its 183-year history—$10.2 million donation that will mostly boost the school's endowment.
Many factors are behind the plummeting enrollment at two-year schools. The prospect of in-class learning raises the specter of Covid-19 infection. Remote instruction has worn out its welcome for many. And community colleges tend to attract those whose precarious finances have been hurt most by the pandemic.
University of North Georgia expands counseling services as student mental health issues that were rising pre-COVID have been exacerbated by the ongoing pandemic.
"Who our students are and how they learn is changing. How our campuses will respond to new budget realities during a time of pandemic will have substantial impact on how much more we can do."
Research from North Carolina State and Clemson show the disparities among various groups around mental health impacts during the pandemic and how institutions can help.
