Elin is a summer editorial intern at The Chronicle. She is on the faculty and students team. She graduated Linfield University in May 2020 with a BA in Journalism & Media Studies and International Relations.
Stories by this Author
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Racial JusticeA College Says It’s Fighting Racism. Critics Say It’s Failing.
Are Texas Christian University’s efforts doing more harm than good? -
Students
Life in the Quarantine Dorms
At this university, quarantined students can’t leave their residence halls except for medical care. Here’s what it’s like inside. -
Student Privacy
What Kinds of Information on Covid-19 Cases Can Colleges Legally Share? Experts Weigh In
Two authorities on federal student-privacy laws clarify what data on coronavirus cases colleges must protect. -
Collective Bargaining
How Covid-19 United the Higher-Ed Work Force
Professors are joining forces with grad students and housekeepers in a lawsuit and a planned strike. -
Another Cost
Does Tuition Insurance Cover Covid-19? Depends on the College
Tuition-insurance companies say they’ve seen increased interest in their plans from families, students, and colleges this summer because of Covid-19, yet not every company will cover the coronavirus. -
Students
How 5 Colleges Are Tackling Virtual Orientation
A strong orientation can be pivotal in building affinity for campus and, ultimately, persuading students to return next semester. But with Covid-19 prompting colleges to move operations online, typical bonding activities are out of the question. -
Students
As Students Flock to Gap-Year Programs, College Enrollments Could Suffer
Some gap-year programs report filling their cohorts a month early and opening more slots to meet the demand. They predict numbers will grow as colleges solidify their plans for the fall. -
News
Athletic Seasons Are Canceled. Student Activities Are Virtual. But at Some Colleges, Fees Won’t Change.
A number of campuses are maintaining pre-pandemic prices for student activities, even as others reduce or eliminate those charges. -
Student Life
Next Candidate for the Fall Chopping Block? Student Housing Refunds
Some colleges are amending contracts so they won’t have to reimburse fees if Covid-19 returns with a vengeance. -
News
One University Asked Students for Social-Distancing Ideas. Here’s What They Proposed.
Student buy-in is crucial for social-distancing policies to work, experts say. So the University of Michigan opened the floor for a campuswide innovation challenge.
