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5 ways that colleges and universities are pitching in to deal with the coronavirus pandemic

  • Written by Genevieve Shaker, Associate Professor of Philanthropic Studies, Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, IUPUI
Alicia Bui runs a clinical test in the Immunology lab at the University of Washington.Karen Ducey/Getty Images

From conducting crucial research regarding the COVID-19 pandemic to transforming student dorms into housing for the sick and quarters for medical personnel, colleges and universities are pitching in to help everyone cope with the new...

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