As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, institutions are employing different modes of learning to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and community members.
Higher Education
Posted inLetters, Magazine
Letters to the Editor: September
Letters on discerning out of religious life, Julian of Norwich and Catholic schools in the time of coronavirus.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
University of Notre Dame suspends in-person classes after coronavirus cases increase
The decision was made after a surge in cases since classes resumed on Aug. 10.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Most Catholic universities and colleges skipping 2020 fall sports season
Some notable exceptions, including the University of Notre Dame and Boston College, still plan to play this fall.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
My first week at Notre Dame—where Covid-19 cases are rising
Flora X. Tang reported for classes last week at the University of Notre Dame. She found a lot of improvising to make in-person classes work, but the number of Covid-19 cases on campus rose each day.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Want a good job? Major in philosophy.
It is a myth that a degree in philosophy is “worthless,” writes Kristina Grob. Not only does it provide job skills, studying philosophy helps us to clarify the values guiding our lives.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Covid-19 changes campus classes, dining halls, dorms, and sometimes, fees
As the nation continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, university life is cautiously stepping back into the fray of bringing students, faculty and staff members back together under extreme restrictions.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
Trying to rescind student visas was a form of cruelty. It was also reckless.
The Trump administration backed down from a move to strip visas from students taking classes online, but colleges must be vigilant in protecting their international guests, writes Drew Roberts of Santa Clara University.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Catholic college administrators condemn ‘heartless’ new international students restrictions
Institutions of higher learning in the United States had expected a drop in international enrollment this fall. Now, they may lose all international students who typically pay higher tuition rates, a source of funding many universities have come to depend on.
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Where can we find shelter in a time of risk and uncertainty?
Can the humanities help us find intellectual, emotional and spiritual shelter during our present time of crises?