Unprecedented. Disrupted. Challenging. These are a few of the words that have been used—and overused—to describe the landscape of higher education during COVID-19. I would like to add one more word to the mix: transformed.
Not Just a No-Show: Understanding Faculty Absence at Graduation
Each spring, university campuses are spruced up: Lawns are mowed and stages assembled, and rows of chairs fill the arena. Graduation is a time-honored tradition, celebrating students’ hard work and
Heidi Hillman
July 21, 2025
