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Hampton University to Give Pay Raises and End-of-Year Bonuses

Hampton University will be giving all faculty and staff a 2% pay raise – effective Jan. 1 – and a $200 end-of-year bonus as a show of gratitude, WAVY reported. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the school said annual raises were not possible. But raises are now an option due to gifts. “I want to […]

Hampton University

Financial Impact of COVID-19 Dominates Intercollegiate Athletics Forum

As leaders in intercollegiate athletics convened virtually at the annual Intercollegiate Athletics Forum (IAF), the discussions centered on how college sports have navigated this unprecedented year.

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University of Arizona to Require Recent Negative COVID-19 Test to Be on Campus in Spring

Due to the increasing surge of state COVID-19 infections, the University of Arizona will require those on campus in the spring to have a negative COVID-19 test within the previous week, AZ Central reported. Students cannot access campus Wi-Fi without a recent negative test logged, said UA President Robert Robbins. Staff and visitors are being […]

University of Arizona

Community Colleges

Report: College Completion Rates See Marginal Increase

National six-year college completion rates has increased by 0.3% to reach 60.1%, the smallest growth rate within the last five years, according to a new report released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC).

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Department of Education Extends Student Loan Suspensions Through End of January 2021

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos said that federal student loan repayment forbearance, including suspension of interest accrual and collections activity has been extended through January 31, 2021. DeVos made the announcement on Friday. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, borrowers haven’t had to make payment since March. But the relief was slated to expire on […]

University of Vermont to Cut 23 College of Arts and Sciences Programs

The University of Vermont (UVM) is slated to slash 23 programs in the College of Arts and Sciences in an effort to cut costs, VTDigger reported. The decision has been discussed over “the last several years,” according to UVM Provost and Senior Vice President Dr. Patricia Prelock. The majors and minors will be phased out […]

The University of Vermont

New Research Makes the Case for More Student Veteran Enrollment

A recently published brief from the American Talent Initiative (ATI) is making the case for colleges and universities to enroll and support more student veterans.

Report: Financial Aid Officers Can Use Professional Judgement as a Tool for Racial Equity

A new report by The Education Trust explores how financial aid offices can use professional judgement as a tool for racial equity as students’ financial standing rapidly changes amid COVID-19.

Kent State to Offer Second Round of Voluntary Employee Buyouts

Kent State University’s Board of Trustees approved a second round of voluntary buyouts for eligible full-time faculty, Cleveland.com reported. This comes as part of Kent State’s efforts to cut costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first round of this voluntary separation incentive program took place in May, wherein 292 faculty and staff took the buyouts […]

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Students Sue Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia for Spring 2020 Refunds

Students are suing Georgia Tech and the University of Georgia to refund a portion of tuition and other fees to those who had to take classes online when the COVID-19 pandemic started in March, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. According to the two class action lawsuits filed Monday, “the students did not receive the full educational […]

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Maricopa Community Colleges Face Sharp Enrollment Decline Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Enrollment in the Maricopa Community Colleges system decreased drastically this fall, continuing a downward trend since 2010 that has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, AZ Central reported. Enrollment numbers this fall are at 102,761, as opposed to 120,212 last fall – a 14.5% drop. Glendale Community College has had it the worst in […]

Glendale Community College

Students Feel Anxious About COVID-19. Why Aren’t They Turning to Campus Mental Health Resources For Help?

Most college students feel anxious about COVID-19, but less than a quarter of them are using campus mental health resources, according to a recent report by College Pulse, Course Hero and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA).

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