LIVES UNDER PRESSURE

24 Hours in Higher Ed, One Year into the Pandemic

By Francie Diep, Lindsay Ellis, and Nell Gluckman

To document Covid-19’s indelible mark on life and work in higher education, The Chronicle followed more than a dozen people in the space of a day.

TALKING BACK

‘Zoom Fatigue,’ Gratitude, and Purring Cats: A Peek at Life During the Pandemic

By Don Troop

Readers told us what they’re sick of, what they’ve missed, and what has forever changed, for better or worse.

THE REVIEW

A New Group Promises to Protect Professors’ Free Speech

By Wesley Yang

Faculty members should have less to fear from antsy administrators and Twitter mobs.

Live Coronavirus Updates: Big Ten Presidents Seemed to Shield Covid Emails From Public View

With the spring semester underway, Covid-19 is surging. The Chronicle is tracking developments across higher ed here. Read on for daily live updates and information.

A NEW ADMINISTRATION

Higher Ed Under Biden-Harris: Federal Panel Votes to Revoke Recognition of Embattled Accreditor

In his first weeks in office, President Biden has pledged action on many higher-ed issues, including reversing Trump-era policies. The Chronicle is tracking those steps and analyzing what they mean.

PODCAST

Awarding Emergency Aid Can Make Students ‘Perform Poverty.’ Is There a Better Way?

By Goldie Blumenstyk

One entrepreneur thinks an app might be more effective than a person at distributing funds. Listen to the latest episode of our new series, Innovation That Matters.

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ADVICE

Are We Talking Too Much in Video Interviews?

By Dennis M. Barden

How videoconferencing is causing too many leadership searches to suffer from a severe case of “prolix syndrome.”

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Academe in the Anthropocene

A showcase for Humboldt’s most exciting scholarly research, the Humboldt Lab will spark enquiry and debate for scholars and the public alike, contributing discussions around research, teaching, and knowledge exchange with society.

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Improving Lives By Better Connecting Education and Work

Adult learners considering enrolling in education in 2020 were less likely than in 2019 to believe it will be worth the cost and lead them a good job. Explore the perspectives and viewpoints of learners navigating the Covid-19 crisis.

Faculty Diversity

What Colleges Need to Do Now
The growing racial-justice movement has led colleges to rethink diversity on many fronts, including in their faculty ranks. This collection from The Chronicle includes articles, advice, and essays on how colleges can diversify their faculties and help minority scholars thrive. Order your copy today.

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