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THE REVIEW

How the Pandemic Changed Us

Five writers on how Covid-19 shook up their lives.

SPORTS AND MONEY

In Unanimous Ruling, Supreme Court Takes Aim at NCAA’s ‘Amateurism’ Model

By Eric Kelderman

While the immediate implications of the decision are fairly narrow, the result signals that big-time college sports may be on the cusp of transformation.

THE REVIEW

Enrolling More Students at Prestigious Colleges Is a Losing Strategy

By Robert J. Massa and Bill Conley

Moving undergraduates up the selectivity ladder would do nothing to expand access.

RACE ON CAMPUS

Want to Start a DEI Major? Read This First

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez

Here’s how one college created a major in diversity, equity, and inclusion, a field of study rarely offered for undergraduates.

NOW 527 COLLEGES

Here’s a List of Colleges That Will Require Students or Employees to Be Vaccinated Against Covid-19

By Andy Thomason and Brian O’Leary

More colleges are mandating vaccinations. Here are the ones we know about.

UPDATED DAILY

Some Colleges Are Loosening Their Mask Mandates: Here’s a List

By Rachel Cieri Mull

As Covid-case counts drop and more people are vaccinated, a growing number of colleges are relaxing their requirements to wear masks.

Virtual Events: Tune In Live

Reshape the campus experience to mimic the flexibility of online learning. Register here for today’s forum, the first of a three-part series on the new digital campus.
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Support students who are the first in their families to go to colleges. Register here for Monday’s forum on how colleges can best serve first-generation students affected by the pandemic.

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Why We Need to Rethink Digital Reading

By James M. Lang

Publishers and some educators have embraced the shift to reading on screens. But is that really what’s best for student learning?

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Lamar University implements virtual solutions during remarkable times

From creating live classroom settings to implementing student discussion boards, Lamar University professors are overcoming virtual obstacles with technology and ingenuity, living and teaching fine arts through a Zoom call.

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University of Denver Research Addresses Global Challenges

Learn how University of Denver faculty and students are collaborating with other institutions, community organizations and state agencies to drive positive innovation, leveraging its diverse portfolio of knowledge leaders to create global solutions.

The Future of Teaching

How the Classroom is Being Transformed
Planning for the next semester is a complex game of educated guesses and tentative outlines. Explore this holistic examination of what post-pandemic teaching will look like, what kinds of instruction institutions should keep, and how academic leaders can best support faculty members and students to teach and learn effectively. Order your copy today.

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