HBCU EXPECTATIONS

Advocates of Black Colleges Are Optimistic. Here’s What They Want From the Biden Administration.

By Vimal Patel

The moment has been described as the dawn of a renaissance for the sector. But concrete change will be needed to deliver on that promise.

THE COVID-19 BURDEN

How the Pandemic Put More Strain on Students Last Fall

By Audrey Williams June

Increased mental-health stress, worries about affordability, doubts about the value of college, and sagging motivation all emerged in a survey’s findings.

RACE ON CAMPUS

The Mental Burden of Minority Professors

By Fernanda Zamudio-Suaréz

When faculty members feel singled out for their racial identity, the loneliness, added stress, and even impostor syndrome can take a toll.

PANDEMIC

Live Coronavirus Updates: Congress Urged to Give Colleges $97 Billion in Relief; St. Bonaventure President Now on Ventilator

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.

A NEW ADMINISTRATION

Higher Ed Under Biden: Labor-Relations Appointee Supported College Athletes’ Right to Unionize

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.

Virtual Events: Tune In Live

Overcome declining enrollments and changing demographics. Register here for today’s forum on how rural colleges can successfully reshape themselves for the future.
Set tuition prices that are fair to families and are financially sound. Sign up here for tomorrow’s forum on how colleges are tackling tuition planning during the pandemic.
Re-evaluate testing and safety measures. Register here for Friday’s forum on how colleges can respond to the vaccine rollout.

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Burned Out and Overburdened: How to Support the Faculty

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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