The gap in projected income affected a metric watched closely by bondholders, who can gain considerable power over a university’s operations if its finances rapidly deteriorate.
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HE must help build a more sustainable, democratic future
Soon after the COVID pandemic hit Europe with full force, we urged universities to help shape the post-COVID world. We argued that the post-COVID world must be based on the values we cherish – democracy, human rights and the rule of law as well as social justice, inclusion and equity – and that we will need to re-emphasise the role of higher education institutions as societal actors for the public good.
Out of that
University World News article grew a book on higher education’s response to COVID-19, published in the Council of Europe Higher Education Series. Issued at the very end of February 2021 and launched through an International Association of Universities webinar, the book offers 31 contributions by 42 authors from all continents.
Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump Wednesday.
College leaders on Thursday continued to strongly condemn the violence that the took place at the U.S. Capitol this week, adding to a growing chorus of criticism by presidents and provosts from across the country. The recent statements were much longer and more formal than the initial reactions issued in the hours shortly after angry mobs of supporters of President Trump rioted and forced their way into the building.
Below are excerpts of statements from dozens of college and university presidents and higher education leaders sent via email Wednesday night and throughout the day Thursday to members of their respective campuses.