Tuition and fees at Connecticut’s four state universities will increase by an average of $291 per semester in the fall.
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CSCU announces end to mask mandate
The mask mandate at all 17 CSCU campuses will switch to “mask-optional” everywhere, including classrooms, starting April 4.
As COVID wanes, UConn relaxes mask mandate
Masks will still be required in classrooms, labs and studios, but in most campus settings, masks will be “recommended” as of Friday.
CSCU board increases community college tuition
CSCU leaders say increasing labor costs, running out of federal funds and declining enrollment are some of the reasons for the tuition hike.
CSCU not delaying return to campuses; In-person classes set to resume
The Connecticut State Colleges and University system announced that it will begin the spring 2022 semester as originally scheduled.
CSCU mandates COVID vaccines for all employees
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities have joined the University of Connecticut in requiring all employees to receive COVID vaccines.
J&J vaccine ‘pause’ complicates campus clinics, but the big question remains: Should colleges require vaccinations?
The COVID vaccines are authorized for “emergency use,” making the legality of mandates murky
Bill would create sexual misconduct climate surveys for Connecticut’s colleges
The surveys would be conducted every two years.
Mark Ojakian is retiring as CSCU president
Mark E. Ojakian, the political operative who became president of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities system, persisted where academics failed.
UConn to resume classes in August, but only with major pandemic precautions
UConn President Thomas Katsouleas warned Wednesday it will be an “academic semester … unlike anything we have seen previously.”
Congress weighs student loan forgiveness, but there’s a partisan hurdle
There’s a growing sense Congress should do more to tackle college debt, but no consensus on what should be done.
Online or in person, no easy course for colleges in the fall
Financial stress and uncertainty are facing both students and college officials as they anticipate reopening.
Coronavirus stimulus bill has millions for CT colleges, gives graduates a break, but not loan forgiveness
The CARES Act will help colleges with unexpected expenses. But education advocates say it’s not enough.
Coronavirus crisis fuels DeLauro’s effort for paid family leave
‘For many workers, staying home from work means losing your paycheck or losing your job,’ said DeLauro.
Best of 2019: Elections bring new focus on college debt, which burdens CT students more than others
What to do about the huge amount of college debt that is burdening young Americans is emerging as a significant issue in the 2020 elections.