Looking ahead to 2021-2022 tuition rates, families can expect much of the same as colleges may take a similar approach by freezing tuition or applying only small increases.

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

Faculty at a number of colleges and universities are expressing concerns that blocking the spread of COVID-19 isn't addressed adequately in their campus' reopening plan.

Many schools have switched to pass/fail to ease the transition online, but some undergraduates say allowing everyone to pass a course is the most equitable solution.