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Q&AWhy Spelman College is offering online certificates
Associate Provost Tiffany Watson discusses launching eSpelman at the women's liberal arts HBCU in Atlanta.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Duke will fire employees who aren't vaccinated against the coronavirus
The university is giving faculty and staff until Oct. 1 to get their shot, or it will start disciplinary proceedings.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 30, 2021 -
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Emerging Technology
As higher ed deals with enrollment declines and other challenges, colleges need to consider how increased and changing use of technology affects students and campus finances.
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Ed Dept gave too much relief funding to some colleges, watchdog finds
The U.S. Government Accountability Office studied how the department processes grants and recommended it strengthen procedures.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Illinois governor requires college students, workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Gov. J.B. Pritzker's move prompted criticism among conservatives and took some schools by surprise.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 27, 2021 -
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Looking back at 8 key coronavirus developments on campus this summer
From full FDA approval of a shot to a fight brewing in Wisconsin, it's been a busy time for higher ed and vaccines.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf , Natalie Schwartz , Rick Seltzer • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Arkansas attorney general issues opinion denouncing critical race theory
Teaching the concept at public colleges could violate state and federal law, according to the opinion, which raised academic freedom concerns.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 26, 2021 -
Bowdoin raises minimum wage to $17 per hour to attract workers
The college had been planning to raise wages next year. But it hopes making the change earlier will help combat labor shortages on campus.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 26, 2021 -
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Former Republican governor leading Wisconsin system rebuffs GOP lawmakers' effort to control COVID rules
Tommy Thompson railed against legislators, saying he would not abdicate responsibility to keep campuses safe.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Course-sharing platform Acadeum launches dual-enrollment offering for high school students
Strayer University and three other colleges will provide the for-credit courses, which are being piloted this fall.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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Colleges can now consider testimony outside hearings in Title IX investigations
The Education Department will no longer enforce part of a Trump-era rule that forced schools to only factor in statements subject to cross-examination.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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University of Texas at San Antonio to acquire art school
The university's deal for the Southwest School of Art is the latest domino to fall in a steadily consolidating art school market.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Colleges add vaccine mandates after FDA fully approves Pfizer shots
Several schools announced new requirements, while others implemented plans that had been waiting on one of the vaccines in the U.S. gaining approval.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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Nevada's college students must get COVID-19 vaccines to enroll — in the spring
The state's health board voted to require proof of the shots by November to enroll in face-to-face classes in 2022.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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PA bill would redirect $580M from Penn State, Pitt and Temple to student grants
The proposal would benefit students interested in universities in the PASSHE system, technical schools, community colleges and private colleges.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Will full FDA approval of a coronavirus vaccine alter colleges' fall plans?
The move, which the agency made Monday, may not change colleges' legal considerations, experts say. But it could offer a chance to build trust.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Updated Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Ed Dept mulls changes to Trump-era rule securing public benefits for campus religious groups
The regulation bars public colleges from treating faith-based student groups differently than other campus clubs. Critics say it allows groups to discriminate.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 20, 2021 -
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Delta variant prompts quick countermeasures from some colleges
A handful of colleges delayed in-person classes as the fall term starts. But not every school is making changes, drawing ire from students and employees.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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IBM software engineering apprentices can now receive 45 college credits
The American Council on Education recognized the company's yearlong program allowing apprentices to earn about three semesters' worth of credits.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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Washington's governor requires college employees to be vaccinated
Gov. Jay Inslee said faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 18. It's one of the most stringent mandates imposed by any state.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 19, 2021 -
George Mason grants medical exemption to faculty member who sued over vaccine policy
Todd Zywicki argued a previous COVID-19 infection meant he shouldn't have to receive a vaccine. But the university didn't grant the exemption for that reason.
By Rick Seltzer • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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South Carolina colleges add mask mandates after top court paves way
A panel of judges said a recent state law did not prevent colleges from implementing campuswide face covering requirements.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Should breakthrough infections change colleges' fall plans?
Duke University, which is requiring the vaccine, reported dozens of such cases last week but experts say some should be expected.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Anonymous messaging app Yik Yak returns after 4-year shutdown
The platform, popular on college campuses, was a scourge for administrators, who grappled with addressing discriminatory and violent posts.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Judge orders Mills College to turn over financial documents in merger lawsuit
The ruling also extended a temporary restraining order blocking the school's potential agreement to join Northeastern University.
By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Philadelphia requires college employees and students to be fully vaccinated this fall
The city's vaccine mandate is meant to combat surging coronavirus infections due to the ultra-contagious delta variant.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 16, 2021
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