GRADUATE EDUCATION

A Degree of Justice

By Katherine Mangan

Sexual harassment forced her to abandon a Ph.D. Decades later, the university that had failed her helped her finish.

COVID ON CAMPUS

Some Campuses Have Already Eclipsed Their Fall Covid-19 Case Totals. What’s Going On?

By Francie Diep

Several colleges that kept transmission to a trickle in the fall are facing alarming surges. Pandemic fatigue could be partly to blame.

BACKGROUNDER

The 5 Biggest Lessons We’ve Learned About How Coronavirus Spreads on Campus

By Francie Diep

The fall semester was chaotic, but a few revelations about controlling Covid-19 shone through. They could inform a safe spring semester.

A NEW ADMINISTRATION

Higher Ed Under Biden-Harris: White House Eases Scrutiny of Confucius Institutes

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.

PANDEMIC

Live Coronavirus Updates: U. of North Texas Student Who Had Lupus Dies After Getting Covid-19

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

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The Concrete Benefits of a Virtual Conference

By Leonard Cassuto

Yes, academics miss our in-person scholarly meetups. But the online version of the annual MLA convention had its own virtues.

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One word, one line, one verse

Celebrating literary excellence and creativity across all genres, the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize brings young international writers to Swansea to engage with their students and community.

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Professors are anxious and burned out. They’ve been pivoting. They’ve been juggling work and child care. They’ve been worried — about Covid-19, the economy, social justice, the nation’s divisive political climate. This collection includes many of The Chronicle’s essential reads on how colleges can support their faculty members — and how professors can help themselves — during these stressful times. Order your copy today.

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