UConn Law Black Law Students Association named national chapter of the year
UCONN TODAY — The Black Law Students Association at the UConn School of Law has been named a National Chapter of the Year for 2021 in recognition of the events and community service its members carried out in a time upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More about UConn Law Black Law Students Association named national chapter of the yearHarvard Law students reflect on graduating from entirely remote LLM program amid pandemic
THE HARVARD CRIMSON — Harvard Law School’s LL.M. program is a one-year degree program for individuals hailing from a diverse range of backgrounds and ages-97 percent of the current cohort is composed of international students. With the pandemic LL.M. students have experienced a one-year education many said they never anticipated.
Read More about Harvard Law students reflect on graduating from entirely remote LLM program amid pandemicPodcast: Northwestern Law professor Annelise Riles discusses future of transnational education
NORTHWESTERN PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW — Annelise Riles, the Executive Director of the Roberta Buffett Institute for Global Studies, outlines her vision for the United States’ role in global engagement, the future of transnational education, and addresses the growing skepticism of the costs of removing the human element.
Read More about Podcast: Northwestern Law professor Annelise Riles discusses future of transnational educationStetson Law Professor Theresa J. Pulley Radwan recognized for leadership during the pandemic
FLORIDA PATCH — The award, presented by the American Council on Education Women’s Network – Florida during its fourth annual conference on April 9, was a special honor this year to recognize women who played a pivotal role in leading their respective institutions during the challenges of the past 14 months.
Read More about Stetson Law Professor Theresa J. Pulley Radwan recognized for leadership during the pandemicWashington State Bar Association deems remote bar exam a success
NW SIDEBAR — Anxieties were running higher than normal ahead of the winter 2021 Washington State Bar Exam that for the first time in the state was conducted remotely. However, with that inaugural remote bar exam now over and the results tabulated, the diagnosis from test-takers, faculty, and WSBA staff has been positive, almost surprisingly…
Read More about Washington State Bar Association deems remote bar exam a successColleges weigh benefits of mandating vaccines for on-campus students, faculty, and staff
ABC NEWS — At least 80 colleges and universities have announced plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations according to a count from The Chronicle of Higher Education, but a greater number have said outright that they will not. Republican governors in Utah, Texas, Florida and Montana have already signed orders banning institutions from mandating proof of vaccination.
Read More about Colleges weigh benefits of mandating vaccines for on-campus students, faculty, and staffNortheastern Law professor Wendy Parmet discusses messaging on safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines
NEWS @ NORTHEASTERN — Public health officials and Northeastern researchers Wendy Parmet and Susan Mello are concerned that the pause, if it’s not communicated clearly, might be the tipping point for members of the public who were already hesitant about getting a COVID-19 vaccine to decide not to get inoculated against the highly contagious disease.
Read More about Northeastern Law professor Wendy Parmet discusses messaging on safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinesPenn Law visiting international professors shifts online amid pandemic
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL — Each year, the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School’s Bok Visiting International Professors Program brings several internationally recognized experts to the Law School to lead intensive seminars, engage with faculty and students, and bring important global perspectives to the Law School community.
Read More about Penn Law visiting international professors shifts online amid pandemicCalifornia university systems mandate COVID-19 vaccination for on-campus students and staff this fall
NPR — The California State University and University of California systems announced on Thursday that all 33 campuses will require students and staff returning for in-person instruction this fall to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The new directive will go into effect once the Food and Drug Administration gives “full approval” to a vaccine.
Read More about California university systems mandate COVID-19 vaccination for on-campus students and staff this fallColleges offer incentives for students to get COVID-19 vaccinations
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Colleges are giving out a wide range of freebies – gift cards, T-shirts, free courses or hard cash – for students who can show proof of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Decisions about whether to incentivize the vaccine are fraught with ethical questions for scholars and campus leaders.
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