Beth & Tim MannersDec 8, 20201 minWhich College Cities Are Tops?Pennlive: "A Pennsylvanian city has been named as one of the top college places in the U.S. However, it’s not the home of Penn State...
Beth & Tim MannersSep 30, 20201 minThe Phoenix Still Rises at Elon Elon News Network: "The Phoenix, whose identity remains a secret to the Elon community, serves as Elon University’s mascot. While The...
Beth & Tim MannersSep 29, 20201 minSurvey Ranks Colleges for 'Free Speech'Fire: "The Ivy League offers students sterling credentials, but is miserly when it comes to offering them free speech — try the...
Beth & Tim MannersSep 10, 20202 minThe Bright Side of Digital CollegeVox: "The pandemic, says Kevin Carey, the director of the Education Policy Program at the New America Foundation, is hastening what he...
Beth & Tim MannersJul 15, 20201 minCollege Food & 'The 6-Foot Kitchen'The New York Times: "At campuses across the country, self-serve stations, where students can make their own salads or taco bowls, will be...
Beth & Tim MannersJul 14, 20201 minTulane threatens expulsion for partygoersCNBC: "Tulane is banning all parties or gatherings of more than 15 people as the private college tries to protect students and staff...
Beth & Tim MannersJun 29, 20202 minSweet Briar: Small is the New BigThe Washington Post: "Sweet Briar, a private college in rural Virginia ... is marketing itself as a safe haven in the midst of a pandemic...
Beth & Tim MannersJun 11, 20201 minCollege-19: A Dose of InconvenienceThe Washington Post: "The University of Virginia, with 24,000 students, will distribute 'Welcome Back Kits' in drawstring bags to those...
Beth & Tim MannersMay 26, 20202 minCollege Presidents Plot Pandemic PlansAmerican Council on Education: A survey of 310 college and university presidents has 53% saying "it is 'very likely' that their...
Beth & Tim MannersMay 19, 20202 minSchools Map the Covid College ExperienceThe New York Times: "Fever checkpoints at the entrances to academic buildings. One-way paths across the grassy quad. Face masks required...
Beth & Tim MannersMay 15, 20201 minStudents Itching to Return to CampusAxios: "Nearly two thirds of college students say they would attend in-person classes if colleges reopen in the fall, even if there is no...
Beth & Tim MannersMay 11, 20201 minThat's Boss: Bruce to Address BC FroshBoston.com: Bruce Springsteen "is slated to address Boston College’s Class of 2024 during the institution’s annual “First Year Academic...
Beth & Tim MannersApr 29, 20201 minFall Semester or Still Sequestered?The Washington Post: "In a different year, incoming freshmen would already have in hand a tightly choreographed schedule for late summer...
Beth & Tim MannersApr 28, 20202 minPixel Dust: College Tours Go VirtualThe New York Times: "Virtual coffees with college students for high school juniors. Zoom sessions between applicants and admissions...
Beth & Tim MannersApr 1, 20202 minStudents 'Game' Minecraft CampusesThe Verge: "The day before University of Pennsylvania students were told that their college commencement would be held online, junior...
Beth & Tim MannersMar 10, 20202 minThe Most Common College MascotsBanner Society: "America’s most common college mascot genres are Cats (15.9%) and Birds (15.5%), followed in the non-human animal genre...
Beth & Tim MannersMar 9, 20201 minSecret Societies: Not Just at IviesUS News: "Collegiate secret societies at elite institutions count many influential people among their members, including former...
Beth & Tim MannersMar 4, 20201 minDrexel: An 'Age-Friendly' UniversityDrexel: "Drexel University has been named an Age-Friendly University (AFU) in recognition of its commitment to meeting the needs and...
Beth & Tim MannersFeb 28, 20201 minElon Update: A 10-Year Plan for GrowthThe Times News: "Elon University launched its next strategic plan this week, committing to achieving a hefty list of goals in the next 10...
Beth & Tim MannersFeb 26, 20202 minColby Invests in Downtown VibeThe New York Times: "Colby is joining a number of smaller colleges that are taking a role in revitalizing flagging downtowns. If colleges...