College Students Create Virus Volunteering Platform

Corona Connects (coronaconnects.org) is an online platform created and run by college students that assists volunteers in finding ways to help during the pandemic.

Spain: Deaths Up 24% In 2020 So Far

Deaths have increased in Spain in 2020 by 24%. This translates to nearly 44,000 more people dying since the beginning of this year compared to this same time in 2019.

Schools Can Reopen In-Person Teaching July 1?

Pennsylvania schools have been given the green light to resume in-person teaching July 1. This specifically impacts elementary and secondary schools.

More Than 9K Arrested At Protests Since Floyd’s Death

United States arrests at least 9,300 at protests since the death of George Floyd. Pope Francis said, "My friends, we cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism,” because of protests.

Latest On COVID-19 Vaccine Race

Animals like monkeys and ferrets have become vaccine candidates as companies race to find a vaccine for COVID-19.

Latin America Sees Virus Surge

Latin American has become the latest epicenter of COVID-19; health experts are warning that the virus cases are still rising. In Paris, however, lockdown restrictions are easing.

US Cities Erupt In More Violence

The seventh straight night of protests in U.S. cities because of the death of George Floyd included destruction and violence. President Donald Trump threatened to send in troops.

Tuition-Free Master’s Programs?

The University of Southwest is allowing all of its recent undergraduates to begin their master’s degree programs tuition-free. Students cannot take more than one course per term.

Spain Reports No Deaths, In 1st Since March

While situations in Spain and Italy are improving, a World Health Organization official says the worst transmission worldwide is in Central and South America.

US Cities Brace For More Violence

Protests have continued in cities for six straight days in response to the death of George Floyd who died after a police officer pressed his knee against his neck for several minutes.

Teacher Skills in the Hiring Process

WKU Says Tuition Rates Won't Change

For the first time in 40 years, WKU is not planning to change its tuition rates. The university’s president said keeping tuition at a flat rate can help students impacted by COVID-19.