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Coronavirus College Clusters Stress Town and Gown Relationship

College towns that have been observing public health guidelines and seen relatively few COVID-19 cases are now seeing infections spike as young people return to take classes. The New York Times has been tracking cases in colleges and college towns.

September 14, 2020 - The New York Times

Multi-Modal Transportation

U.S. Department of Transportation Launches Two New University Transportation Centers

The University of South Florida and Washington State University were chosen as the locations for new University Transportation Centers (UTCs) over 51 competitors. There are now UTCs at 37 universities.

June 10, 2019 - Smart Cities Dive

Sockeye Salmon

Spawning Salmon Are Changing the Natural Environment

In the course of spawning, salmon are uplifting sediment and changing the course of watersheds.

October 22, 2017 - Laboratory Equipment

Financial Trouble for Colleges Means Financial Trouble for College Towns

Declining state aid, hobbled endowments, and rising debt are hurting the balance sheets of colleges across America. Unfortunately the economies of their surrounding towns, which rely on schools for jobs, customers, and more, are far from immune.

July 24, 2012 - The Wall Street Journal

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