Universities

Depression and Anxiety Have Skyrocketed During the Pandemic, Study Finds

Health-care workers, people making less than $60,000 per year and parents with kids at home were particularly at risk for depression, anxiety and psychological distress, the research suggests.

  • By Kate Elizabeth Queram

A Decrease in Student Transfers Could Have Lasting Effects on Education Mobility

Transfers by college students decreased by 8%, with disproportionate impacts to minorities and community-college students, according to research from the National Student Clearinghouse.

  • By Kate Elizabeth Queram

One State Will Use Education College Students to Plug Ongoing Teacher Shortage

Education students in Connecticut can serve as apprentice teachers in classrooms, getting paid the same rate as substitute teachers without needing to be certified.

  • By Kate Elizabeth Queram

North Carolina Will Help Test College Students for Covid-19 Ahead of Holidays

The state will distribute more than 74,000 rapid antigen Covid-19 tests to colleges and universities.

  • By Kate Elizabeth Queram

State AGs Call on DHS to Withdraw Student Visa Rule Change Proposal

The coalition of 22 state attorneys general objects to a proposed rule change that would place time limits on visas for foreign students and members of the media.

  • By Kate Elizabeth Queram

Russia and Iran Obtained Voter Information to Meddle in Election, Federal Government Says

STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Colorado aims to safely reopen ski resorts ... Wichita man accused of threatening mayor over mask ordinance is charged with criminal threat ... University of Michigan places students on lockdown as coronavirus surges.

  • By Kate Elizabeth Queram

The Economic Driver Next Door: Universities

COMMENTARY | Instead of placing big bets on projects like Amazon HQ2, state and local governments should look to institutions like universities to usher in economic productivity.

  • By Bill Kirkland