$12M Gift To HPU Will Provide Scholarships, Opportunities For Women
High Point University is receiving a $12 million gift meant to provide opportunities for women as well as student scholarships. It's the largest endowment ever made to the school.
Education
Colleges Report More COVID-19 Cases As Students Return To Campus
While many colleges are online this semester, more than 20% of four-year schools are primarily in-person. More positive COVID-19 cases are emerging as students move back and socialize.
'Free At Last,' Says Jerry Falwell Jr. After Resigning As Head Of Liberty University
In an interview with NPR's Sarah McCammon, Falwell expresses relief — and maintains that he has "not broken any rules" that apply to staff members at the university.
More Than 200 Ohio State University Students Suspended For Violating Pandemic Rules
Many of the students were attending off-campus parties in groups of 10 or more, prompting concern and pleas for cooperation from administrators.
University Of Alabama Reports More Than 560 New COVID-19 Cases In 1st Week
More than 530 of those cases are at its flagship campus in Tuscaloosa, prompting Mayor Walt Maddox to order bars to close for two weeks.
UNC Student Journalists Share What It's Like To Cover Campus Reopening
Student journalists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill were thrust into the spotlight after a headline with an expletive describing the coronavirus outbreaks on campus went viral.
New York City Educators Warn School Reopening Plan Is 'Missing Pieces'
Of the nation's 10 largest school districts, New York City is the only one planning to open its doors to students. But objections are mounting over safety, logistics and money.
N.C. A&T Could See $14M Revenue Loss Due To Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on area colleges and universities. North Carolina A&T could see a $14 million revenue shortfall this autumn.
Jerry Falwell Jr.'s Role At Liberty University Is In Question
Jerry Falwell Jr. denies reports he resigned from Liberty University. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Aram Roston of the Reuters News Agency about the allegations involving Falwell.