With unrest and protests against police brutality now having spread to most major American cities, what was once the big story in higher education—the coming fall term and its implications—has faded to the background.

But in that background, things continue to move as college administrators lay out plans for the fall. Hybrid models, longer days, and shortened semesters are among the popular planning options.  

Javier Miyares doesn't know if college-goers will be more inclined to stick with online learning models once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides.

But Miyares, president of University of Maryland Global Campus, firmly believes that online schools like his will play a bigger part in future debates around college affordability.