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Administration
By Katherine Mangan

Black students are already more likely to contract and die from Covid-19. Protests over racial inequality made that risk greater. But could historically Black colleges be exactly the safe haven their students need? (PREMIUM)

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Administration
By Andy Thomason

After years of handwringing, Princeton University has decided to rename the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, citing the killing of George Floyd in its decision to do so.

Coronavirus and Admissions
By Eric Hoover

Rising high-school seniors are optimistic about colleges returning to normal. But many are worried about how disruptions affect their ability to compile a strong application.

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By Charlie Tyson

How Sianne Ngai became the most influential literary theorist of her generation. (PREMIUM)

In Case You Missed It
By Aaron Hanlon

Cutthroat competition is not the way forward. (PREMIUM)

Data
By Chronicle Staff

We’ve tallied at least 50,000 employees affected by layoffs or furloughs at colleges across the country. See the full list.

Newly Updated
By Chronicle Staff

Our searchable list, now with cumulative analysis, tracks whether institutions expect to have in-person or online-only classes or some mix of the two. Tell us what your campus is doing.

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Planning for the eventual return to campus has decision makers looking to new tech to support the needs of student online ordering.

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Advice
By Flower Darby

In remote teaching, it’s easy to forget that students are real people. Here’s why connecting early and often with them is vital, and how to do it.

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Special Reports

As colleges and universities have struggled to devise policies to respond to the quickly evolving situation, here are links to The Chronicle’s key coverage of how this worldwide health crisis is affecting campuses.

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Enrollment in M.B.A. programs is declining nationwide. But according to reports, the degree itself is not losing value. So, what accounts for the decline in enrollment?

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