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Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have isolated a biomolecule that they say neutralizes the virus that causes COVID-19 “completely and specifically.” According to the local CBS affiliate, KDKA, scientists at the college’s School of Medicine have isolated the “smallest biological molecule to date” that can neutralize the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The find was published in a report […]
An Ohio college student was cited for violating city health orders after he was busted for hosting a house party … one week after he tested positive for coronavirus. WCPO reports the citation was issued over Labor Day weekend near Miami University in Oxford, where officers had received a noise complaint and a report of a large gathering at a residence. According […]
For some students, college is about having fun and discovering yourself. Which is fine, of course. But for others, college is about helping others, giving them a hand, and pulling them up along with you. That’s certainly the case for Spelman senior and theater major Shelby, who cofounded X-Press Yourself, an educational mentorship program she […]
A white history professor has quit her job after she admitted to misrepresenting herself as a Black woman. George Washington University confirmed the news Wednesday, stating Jessica A. Krug had submitted her resignation effective immediately. The GWU tweet stated Krug’s classes for the current semester will be led by other faculty members. The resignation comes less than a […]
Texas Tech is looking into a viral video of a woman saying she was infected with the coronavirus attending a house party full of university students. The video was originally posted on Snapchat then uploaded to Twitter on Saturday. In the clip, the unnamed woman is heard yelling that she does “have COVID” and that “the whole […]
The University of California is now prohibited from accepting standardized testing scores from prospective students. According to CNN, a state court issued a preliminary injunction this week that prevents schools within the UC system from using SAT and ACT results as criteria for admissions and/or scholarships. The ruling was deemed a victory for students with […]
On Monday, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced that they would be transitioning from in-person classes to virtual classes, effective August 19, after reporting 135 new positive COVID-19 cases just a week into the fall semester. Those 135 positive tests (composed of 130 students and five employees) came about as a result of four clusters, […]
Starting this fall, any student studying at Boston University will be able to receive a posthumous degree if they die before graduation. The Daily Free Press reports that B.U. spokesperson Colin Riley confirmed the new policy for students, although it was actually instated in June despite only just being announced. Riley added that meetings regarding the policy first […]
With some university students returning to campus and others studying remotely this fall, Walmart teamed up with Complex to create four regional vignettes representing its College Shop. Whether you’re back in the dorms or learning from home, these rooms show you how to personalize your living space and maximize your efficiency for academic success and […]
Michael V. Drake’s retirement was pretty short-lived. Just a week after he left his post as the president of Ohio State University, Drake was announced as the 21st president of the University of California system. The move marks the first time a Black person has ever held the position in the system’s 152-year history. “Dr. Drake personifies […]
