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AMERICAN PROSPECTS

The U.S. May Never Regain Its Dominance as a Destination for International Students

By Karin Fischer and Sasha Aslanian

The U.S. may never regain its dominance as a destination for international students. Here’s why that matters.

THE PANDEMIC'S IMPACT

Who’s Had Covid-19? A National Survey of Students Reveals Disparities

By Eric Hoover

New research sheds light on who was most likely to have contracted the virus and how it affected their health and well-being.

RACE ON CAMPUS

Want a More Diverse Faculty Applicant Pool? Consider the Search Committee

By Vimal Patel

Committees chaired by women or underrepresented-minority faculty members attract more diverse applicants, one study found.

LIVE CORONAVIRUS UPDATES

Higher-Ed Groups Assail Limits on Public-Health Authority as More Campuses Mandate Masks

By Oyin Adedoyin

“These restrictions undermine the ability of all organizations, including colleges and universities, to operate safely and fully at a time of tremendous unpredictability,” the groups wrote.

NOW 631 COLLEGES

Here’s a List of Colleges That 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.

Virtual Events: Tune In Live

Make your campus as safe as possible this fall for students. Sign up here for a forum on Monday, August 9, about managing Covid-19 risks among the vaccine-hesitant.
Prepare more students for careers in STEM. Register here for a forum on Thursday, August 12, about how colleges can attract students to cutting-edge programs.

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NEW SEMESTER

How to Teach a Good First Day of Class

By James M. Lang

The first day of class is crucial both for your students and for you. This guide will help you make opening day as effective as possible.

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The Future of Teaching

How the Classroom is Being Transformed
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