More than 60 summer courses to include in-person, hybrid instruction
Officials said GW’s efforts to contain the virus’ spread on campus and increased vaccine distribution allowed them to continue a "phased reopening."
LeBlanc to retire at end of 2021-22 academic year
LeBlanc said the University would be “best served” by a president who could lead GW’s “long-term strategic direction” after the pandemic.
Student Court confirms new chief justice for upcoming term
The Student Court appointed Yun-Da Tsai as chief justice and approved updated bylaws that will expand the court's jurisdiction at its meeting Thursday.

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articles from Inside Higher Ed

Live Updates: Latest News on Coronavirus and Higher Education
Image: Universities Lift Mask Requirements May 18, 6:22 a.m. Many universities are lifting mask requirements. Among them are: Mercer University, […]
New presidents or provosts: Aiken Carroll Holy Family NC Central Point Park Reinhardt Trinity Western New England Whitewater
John Chenoweth, dean of the College of Business and Economics at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, has been appointed provost and vice […]
Is this a new moment for prison education?
Image: Colleges and universities, charitable and educational foundations, and various companies are investing in a spate of new courses or degree […]

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articles from the Chronicle of Higher Ed

Students Struggling With Mental Health Often Confide in Professors. They Want More Guidance on How to Help.
By Audrey Williams JuneNearly 80 percent of professors talked about mental-health issues with students during the past year, but less than a third had been trained in how to do so.
2 Ways to Fairly Grade Class Participation
A professor who no longer grades participation offers equitable alternatives for those faculty members who do.By James M. LangA professor who no longer grades participation offers equitable alternatives for those faculty members who do.
Can Yale Reform Its Humanities Doctoral Programs?
Major universities have been slow to acknowledge the collapse of the tenure-track job market. A new report from Yale changes that.By Leonard CassutoMajor universities have been slow to acknowledge the collapse of the tenure-track job market. A new report from Yale changes that.

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from the New York Times

Senate Weighs Investing $120 Billion in Science to Counter China
The legislation has drawn bipartisan support amid the coronavirus pandemic as Democrats and Republicans have become increasingly concerned about Beijing’s supply chain dominance.
Investors Put Millions Into a Luxury Student Dorm. They Say They Were Ripped Off.
Lawyers, retirees and others who invested their savings in a luxury student dorm say two real estate firms duped them. They’re suing to recoup their money.
N.J. Removes Remote School Option Next Year
Gov. Philip D. Murphy said vaccinations, declining case rates and protocols wouldn’t require a virtual option.

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articles from the Washington Post

Breaking up with your favorite racist childhood classic books
An author writes that the cancel culture that "animates professional grievance actors today refers to culture under no threat of cancellation."

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