The FDA Approved New COVID-19 Vaccines. Should College Students Get One?
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect against the newest strain of the virus. Public health experts recommend college students receive one of the latest vaccines for increased protection.
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University of Chicago Settles COVID-Era Remote Learning Suit for $5M
Students who attended the University of Chicago during the first half of 2020 may be eligible for a cash award.
Updated February 16, 2024
Emory Launches Graduate Business Degree for Veterans, Active-Duty Military
Emory University’s new master in business for veterans degree is designed to boost career prospects with a flexible format.
Updated August 2, 2023
Minnesota Creates Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program
Gov. Tim Walz signed the Nurse and Patient Safety Act into law, providing eligible nurses and healthcare professionals with annual payments for existing loans.
Updated June 28, 2023
Pandemic Impacted Career Goals of 42% of Low-income High School Seniors: Report
ACT surveyed 1,549 class of 2023 high school seniors to gauge how the pandemic influenced college and career goals and challenges and opportunities from the pandemic. The survey received more opportunity responses than challenge responses 31% of all students said the pandemic affected their thoughts on a future career; 27% said it impacted their program …
Updated June 20, 2023
Whats going on In COVID-19
TikTok Ban Would Anger Most College Students: 6 Key Survey Findings
Updated March 30, 2023
Lowe’s Announces $50 Million in Grants to Community and Technical Colleges
Updated March 7, 2023
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Dual Enrollment for High School Students Costs Community Colleges
More high school students are taking college credits as part of dual enrollment programs, but those programs are costly to community colleges. A new paper outlines potential solutions.
Maine Community Colleges End COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Students
Officials cited vaccination rates in Maine and access to preventative and treatment options in dropping the COVID-19 vaccine mandate and encouraged students to stay up to date on their vaccines.
In Aftermath of Strike, UC Academic Workers Assess Wins, Value of Unionization
The strike by some 48,000 researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and academic student employees across the University of California system’s 10 campuses resulted in some big wins, but not all of the unionized workers are satisfied with the new deal.
University of Illinois System Drops COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
The three-university system also announced it would use a new wastewater surveillance system to monitor early signs of COVID-19 outbreaks on its campuses.
Duke University Might Reinstate a Mask Mandate
If Durham, North Carolina, stays in the CDC’s COVID-19 high-risk category for more than two consecutive weeks, Duke will implement a mandatory indoor-masking policy.
Harvard Latest Massachusetts College to Announce Omicron Booster Mandate
At least five Massachussetts colleges now require the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster, and several have extended indoor mask mandates indefinitely.
Fordham Omicron Booster Mandate Sparks Protests
The Bronx, New York, university announced late last month that it would require students, staff, and faculty to receive the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster.
My Roommate Has COVID. Now What?
What should college students living in on-campus dorms do if their roommate tests positive for COVID-19?
Automatic Student Loan Payment Refunds Coming to Millions
Borrowers who paid off part of their loans during the COVID-19 payment pause will get refunded if they qualify for debt cancellation.
New Grant Supports Education, Career Training for Californians Impacted by COVID-19
The Golden State Education and Training Grant Program will give $2,500 to Californians enrolled in educational programs that help them return to the workforce.
Here’s What College Students Need to Know About Long COVID
College students dealing with long-term effects from COVID-19 may qualify for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Omicron Booster Shots Are Here. Will Colleges Require Them?
Public health experts told BestColleges that schools are unlikely to require students to get the new omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine boosters but will likely increase vaccine-education efforts.