Today's Clips (12/8/20)
DAVIDSON IN THE NEWS

It’s been quite a year for institutional expressions of regret, those carefully couched statements that attempt to tamp down a brewing controversy, explain away an egregious misstep, or own up to profound historical injustice.

After the Thanksgiving break, some faculty worry colleges could become ‘the Wuhans of the fall surge.’

Though higher education institutions quickly adapted to online learning to stay operational during the pandemic, they continue to face existential threats.

The grand opening for the NC-based small business’s fifth cafe will include giveaways and community events.

CORONAVIRUS

Some colleges are using lessons from the fall to bring back more students in spring

A stream of football players are ending their collegiate careers early to dodge Covid and prepare for the pros.

Many colleges have canceled December graduation ceremonies while continuing to host in-person events, like football games. One graduating senior says it feels like "a slap in the face."

IN OTHER NEWS

The president-elect promised he would push to forgive a significant portion of Americans’ $1.6 trillion student debt during his presidential campaign. Fulfilling this promise entails politically fraught decisions over how to do it and who would benefit.

It's the university's first new academic division in more than 20 years.

The businessman is also accused of bribing the fencing coach by paying off his mortgage loan and his son's educational loans, authorities said.

TRADES

Some students and staff at North Carolina State University are dissatisfied with officials' response to allegations that an IT staff member, who they fear had access to the personal information of students and employees, is part of a hate group.

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