Graduates in the Class of 2021 shared their stories with reporters.
Class of 2021 students from La Salle University spoke with the media this month about their paths toward graduation, while faculty and staff handled topics ranging from Commencement and the 2020 Census, to a chlorine shortage and the strife hiring managers are experiencing.
Here are some highlights from the month of May:
Injury and financial hardship couldn’t keep these La Salle graduates from earning a degree
Philadelphia Inquirer | May 13
Members of La Salle’s Class of 2021 have had to overcome all types of hardships financial, emotional, personal, and professional en route to earning their degrees. Five graduates shared their stories of resilience and success with the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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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 embrace long-term changes that best serve our students and state, said a joint statement from the provosts or vice president of academic affairs of the eight universities.
They are Central Washington, Eastern Washington, Washington State and Western Washington Universities, Evergreen State College and the Universities of Washington at Bothell, Seattle and Tacoma.