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HBCUs to Host National Virtual Commencement Ceremony

After having conversations with seniors, Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, recognized that many were upset about not being able to walk at graduation due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.Believing that students at other historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) shared a similar sentiment, Sorrell planned a virtual commencement ceremony to acknowledge the Class of 2020’s achievements.

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Students, Schools Seek Answers in Era of Pandemic U.

We’ve crept into May, which is coincidentally Asian Pacific American Heritage Month on the diversity calendar. But as Helen Hsu sees it, there’s not much to celebrate if you’re an Asian American student.

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Survey: 30% of High School Students Plan to Delay Their College Start Date

A new survey reveals that 30% of high school students are delaying their college start date while 13% plan to change their original chosen institution due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Economy the Class of 2020 Needs. Both Coronavirus and Climate Change Demand a New Normal.

As we heal from the pandemic and begin to rebuild the economy for today’s graduates, we can not blindly recreate a broken system, but must find the strength and imagination to rethink business as usual. In considering the future for the class of 2020, both coronavirus and climate change demand a new economy – one that is sustainable, equitable, and circular.

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College Teaching During the COVID-19 Outbreak

As COVID-19 has spread across the United States, various sectors of American life have had to take precautions in order to minimize the outbreak. College and university closures stand as a prime example of these precautions, as institutions of higher education have sent students home and turned to online learning to finish out the term. In the process, many students have been drastically impacted, including some more than others. It’s important that, now more than ever, we, as instructors, are mindful of these circumstances and use care in our courses.

Learning How to Learn: Why Faculty Should Re-Think Learning Objectives as They Approach Final Exams

If colleges and universities are truly ‘student-centric’ then we should be re-thinking our course learning objectives during these final weeks of the semester. We must recognize that classes may not be the most important thing in our student’s lives during this pandemic.

Report: A Majority of Students Say Companies Are Unresponsive to Job Applications

For 72% of college students, the stress and uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic has added to the difficulty of looking for a job, with 74% saying companies are unresponsive to job applications, new research shows.

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How Do HBCU Student-Athletes Manage Academic, Social, and Athletic Experiences During Coronavirus Quarantine?

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the inequitable experiences that many HBCU student-athletes encounter. Although some HBCU student-athletes are able to maintain a quality of life that is conducive to academic, social, and athletic development, what can be done to assist student-athletes who are dealing with unfavorable circumstances?

The Biggest Takeaways About My Students Amid COVID-19 Transition

Often the focus is to hear about what students have learned from their professors in their classes. Nowadays, I find myself in a reverse role, as I have found myself learning from my students since this COVID-19 transition.

35% of College Students’ Summer Internships Canceled, Says New Survey

As much as 35% of college students’ summer internships have been canceled, according to a new survey. In addition, 24% of students have been informed their summer internship will be virtual, said the survey conducted by Yello, a talent acquisition software platform and online polling company, SurveyMonkey. The two companies surveyed 913 current college students […]

Maintaining Hope Despite the Uncertain Ending of My Doctoral Journey

As I come to terms with our current reality under the COVID-19 pandemic, I can’t shake the feelings of uncertainty. Beyond the academic job market being very competitive, the looming economic impact this crisis will have in higher education makes it seem like this is the worst time to be seeking a job, especially on the tenure track.

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Supporting Foster Care Youth in College

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (2018), approximately 50% of the 443,000 youth in the foster care system are children of color.

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