Endangered Birds, Street Art, and Racism: A Pandemic Story
A writer unpacks the layered meanings of the bird murals she encounters on storefronts in Harlem and Washington Heights during the pandemic. Read more ›
The Pandemic’s Massive Impact on CUNY Students
A survey found 81% of CUNY students experienced a loss of household income as the pandemic started and half worried about losing housing. Read more ›
COVID Risk Driven by Pre-Existing Economic and Social Conditions
What drove high COVID-19 infection rates? Pre-existing economic and social conditions like crowded housing, long commutes and in-person jobs. Read more ›
Using COVID Vaccine Data to Teach Statistics
A LaGuardia Community College professor is using data from COVID-19 vaccine trials to teach students about statistics. Read more ›
Tuition Revenue Influences Whether Colleges Are Remote or In Person
A study found that the percentage of revenue a college gets from tuition is the biggest factor in predicting whether its classes are mostly remote or mostly in person. Read more ›
The History of Viral Pandemics from Smallpox to COVID-19
A new book looks at the history of viral pandemics, including smallpox, polio, and COVID-19. Read more ›
Can Vaccines Be Required? Should They Be Required?
Can governments and employers require people to get COVID-19 vaccines? And if they can be required, should they be? An expert looks at the law. Read more ›
New Coronavirus Database Could Help Vaccine Efforts
A new repository contains molecular maps and spreadsheets detailing how water interacts with the novel coronavirus. Read more ›
Face Masks Can Mean Extra Challenges for the Hard of Hearing
Wearing masks can present unique challenges for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Read more ›