Today's Clips (11/13/20)
DAVIDSON IN THE NEWS

(RNS) — Diversity is a one-way street, the new study found. In nearly all cases, Blacks are joining mostly white congregations. Few whites join predominantly Black churches.

CORONAVIRUS
The conference said it would not stage sports like basketball and hockey as coronavirus infections rise to record-breaking levels.

As coronavirus infections rage across the U.S., we asked the experts how families and students should manage the risks of the holiday break.

For millions of Americans, getting a four-year degree no longer makes sense. Here’s what could replace it.

Some described intense stress as remote proctors watched them take tests, worrying they would be labeled as cheats. Others said they had urinated at their desks for fear that leaving for the bathroom would hurt their chances of a post-graduation career.

UNC trustees also got a preview of what campus will look like when new COVID-19 precautions take effect in the spring semester.

The costs come from added COVID-19 precautions and testing, as well as lost revenue from lost housing and other fees.

IN OTHER NEWS

Many are tempted to cheat, but honor codes are surprisingly effective in curbing the problem.

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has presented an education agenda that is starkly different from the Trump era, beginning with a far more cautious approach to school reopenings.

The incoming administration has proposed a series of changes that could affect more than 42 million student loan borrowers. Here’s what to expect.

The case, filed by Asian-American plaintiffs, could now go to the Supreme Court, which has been the goal of groups seeking to end affirmative action.

The school wins on race in admissions, but the Supreme Court looms.

TRADES

Liberal students, and even some conservatives, are feeling hopeful that Joe Biden's election will lead to less divisive dialogue on campus and make strides for students of color. But some students on the right worry that their free speech rights could be compromised.

On-campus learning is critical to student success, leaders say. And in some cases, college budgets may hinge on it.

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