The Language Death in Denmark, a Sign of the Decline in the Humanities
The country is losing language programs as students shy away from languages and English becomes dominant. On Inside Higher Ed.
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The Hot Job Market That Wasn’t
Soon-to-be graduates were applying for jobs that have now disappeared and left them without a clear path forward. On The Wall Street Journal.
East Carolina U Sets Up Wi-fi for K-12, College Students
Students can maintain social distancing while accessing the intenret in parrking lots on ECU's campus. On WCTI.
Dealing with a Disappointing End to Senior Year
Students will miss more than classes and friends; they'll miss the culmination of four or five years working toward a goal. On the Hechinger Report.
Nickel and Diming Students with Refunds
At the University of Minnesota, students are upset that the school is discounting their refunds instead of giving them a fair shake. On theh Minneapolis Star Tribune.
NYU Med School Threatening Doctors if They Talk to the Media
As medical workers fight against the coronavirus, some colleges are making their lives harder. On FIRE.
For Community Colleges, Online Classes Need to Expand Internet Access First
In North Carolina, some of the trickiest parts of taking classes online has been expanding wi-fi access. On EdNC.
NC State Starting PFAS Research Center with $7 Million Grant
A federal grant will fund research on chemicals found in the Cape Fear River basin downstream of the Chemours chemical plant. On North Carolina Health News.
Coronavirus at Liberty University?
After Jerry Falwell Jr. re-opened campus, some students may have caught the coronavirus. On the Daily Beast.
At U of Washington, a ‘Successful but Stressful’ Online Transition
Washington was the first major university to go online, and it's working aside from some bumps and challenges. On Inside Higher Ed.