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Live Updates: Latest News on Coronavirus and Higher Education By Washington State Public Four-Year Colleges Go Test Optional, Permanently May 21, 6:18 a.m. Public four-year colleges in Washington State have gone test optional, permanently. "The decision to move to permanent test-optional policies reaffirm our sector’s commitment to reduce barriers for students. Further, as we enter a period of post-COVID-19 recovery, we continue our commitment to learn from this historic challenge and embrac...

The Depression-era Indy 500 champ was banned from the track for his heinous crimes, but his name lives on in unexpected places.

Written by Kim Swartz FAIRFIELD, Conn.—Sacred Heart University recently participated in its ninth annual “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” and hosted the online event for the Center for Family Justice in Bridgeport. With the walk, SHU continues its commitment to raising awareness and funding for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. This was the second year that the pandemic forced an alternative to the customary walk-a-thon. Gary MacNamara, SHU’s executive director of public s...

In Connecticut, Sacred Heart University has partnered with Hartford Healthcare to open a mass vaccination site at its West Campus facility.

The goal of the service was to remember the victims as more than a statistic. Author: Gaby Molina Updated: 10:53 PM EST February 15, 2021 FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Sacred Heart University held a memorial service to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Connecticut. The state has had more than 7,000 COVID-19 associated related deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. The goal of the service was to remember the victims as more than a statistic. The names were all re...

UMass Issues Stay-at-Home Order for 2 Weeks Feb. 8, 6:24 a.m. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst ordered all students to "self-sequester" for two weeks. "Self-sequestration means that students must stay in their residences, both on and off campus, except to get meals, undergo twice-weekly COVID testing, or to attend medical appointments. In addition, to minimize

Michigan Community College Cancels Sports Seasons Kellogg Community College, in Michigan, on Wednesday became the fifth two-year college in the state to cease competition in several sports, given the impact of COVID-19 in its region. The college announced that it would opt out of league competition in men's and women's basketball and volleyball, joining several peers that have

Richmond, Charleston Warn About Parties Jan. 25, 6:15 a.m. The University of Richmond and the College of Charleston are warning students about the dangers of parties. The University of Richmond sent students a letter Friday that said students were endangering in-person learning, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. University officials said they were aware of two parties in