Academe Today: How Colleges Can Stop Students From Spreading Covid-19 Off Campus

Athletics and other activities are constrained, but fees won't change at some colleges; the fate of the humanities after Covid-19; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [logo] We’ve made some changes and improvements to [chronicle.com]( such as ending the distinction between free and premium articles. Now free registration is all that’s required to read any Chronicle article. [Read about these and other changes](. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? [Please sign up to receive your own copy.]( You’ll support our journalism and ensure that you continue to receive our emails. [Read this newsletter on the web](. CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY [Students Are Spreading Covid-19 Off Campus. Here’s How Colleges Can Stop It.]( By Sarah Brown and Katherine Mangan [image] But enforcing rules beyond their borders won’t be easy. ADVERTISEMENT NEWS [Athletic Seasons Are Canceled. Student Activities Are Virtual. 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