Inside Higher Ed reports on COVID cases spiking at college campuses. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reports more cases in the past week than during the pandemic. Co-chair of the American College Health Association COVID-19 task force, Anita Barkin, says that Urban-Champaign’s trends are unexpected, recommending colleges surveil their campuses and coordinate with its community’s health departments in case of major outbreaks.
Inside Higher Ed reports on a heat wave hitting west coast campuses, affecting students and local residents. A strong heat wave began last week, prompting colleges and universities to take safety precautions and even assist local communities during power outages and wildfires. California Governor Gavin Newson declared a state of emergency on August 31st as temperatures were expected to increase past 100 degrees.