SCHEV & HIGHER ED NEWS
How The Coronavirus Has Upended College Admissions
"Given the uncertainty, some universities have decided to push back their admissions-deposit deadlines from May 1. Oregon State University was one of the first to extend its deadline by a month to June 1; more than 150 other institutions have followed suit," according to The Hechinger Report.
Photo: Oregon State University was one of the first schools to extend its admissions-deposit deadline from May 1 to June 1. (Photo Credit: AP /Rick Bowmer)
Universities, Colleges Cancel Graduation Ceremonies Amid Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to accelerate, Virginia's "Public, private and community colleges have canceled commencements," reports Virginia Business.
Photo: VCU graduation (Photo Credit: Richmond Times-Dispatch)
ADVISORY: Council Cancels March 16-17 Meeting
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting March 16 -17, 2020. Should any special meetings be planned for the future, a news release will be issued. The Council’s next meeting is scheduled for May 18-19 at Virginia Wesleyan University.
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