Read this newsletter on the web. A YEAR AT A DISTANCE The Stranded By Karin Fischer The pandemic has not just disrupted international students’ college experience. It has marooned them all over the world. |
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| 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. | |