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.

Letters on discerning out of religious life, Julian of Norwich and Catholic schools in the time of coronavirus.

The decision was made after a surge in cases since classes resumed on Aug. 10.

Some notable exceptions, including the University of Notre Dame and Boston College, still plan to play this fall.

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.

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.