Two states used CARES Act COVID relief funds to close broadband gaps in higher education, including providing students with digital devices and Wi-Fi hotspots, and enhancing learning-management systems.

Advocates are hoping for action on free college, student loan debt forgiveness, freedom of speech and Title IX sexual assault regulations.

Not surprisingly, travel restrictions and other impacts of COVID reduced international student enrollment in U.S. colleges and universities by 16% in the fall 2020 semester.

The decision by the Ivy League Council of Presidents was unanimous. Spring sports will also be postponed through at least the end of February 2021.