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By adding concentrations in expanding fields through the MITx MicroMasters programs, Bethel is broadening its strong MBA program and adding more affordable choices for students.

Every institution is planning for the daunting possibility that they may not reopen this fall. The financial toll could be devastating.

In these times of uncertainty, it’s important to remember that we are “stronger together.” This past week, Saint Mary’s donated mattresses to Catholic Charities and participated in a mini parade with Cotter High School.

Current students, staff and faculty, and admitted students are asking important questions about the nature of coursework during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Much of our approach to the 2020-2021 school year will be dictated by the COVID-19 virus and by guidelines from government and health agencies. The safety of students, faculty, and staff will be the most important factor in our decisions.

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU), the premier evidence-based integrative health learning center, announces that it is the recipient of an $18,000 grant awarded from the WCA Foundation. The money from this grant will provide scholarships for low-income and minority students, with a special preference for female students. NWHSU’s goal is to provide opportunities for all female students, regardless of income or ethnicity, to achieve or gain self-sufficiency and access to education through several new scholarships.

In light of recent events, the funds are also able to support NWHSU’s faculty and student needs resulting from COVID-19 and the related public health response.

For more than 10,000 St. Thomas students, the past few weeks have looked drastically different than any of their previous times as Tommies.

Dozens of undergraduate students responded to a request to provide some insight into how the adjustments to a new normal of all online classes and social distancing has gone, answering questions about how they’ve made those adjustments, what some of the biggest challenges they’ve faced are, and what has been most helpful for them throughout this process. Below are some of their many responses.