Young people need to return to classrooms and labs
President Goel shares his opinion on how young people need to get back to an in-person learning experience
President Goel shares his opinion on how young people need to get back to an in-person learning experience
By Vivek Goel, President and Vice-Chancellor"Universities across the country are preparing for another school year affected by COVID-19. Though many institutions are now adopting mandatory vaccine policies and allowing for more in-person experiences, much more needs to be done to give our students the university experience they deserve. As a public health physician, I understand the risks the Delta variant of COVID-19 presents. As a university president, I also appreciate the challenges leaders of organizations are facing in this fourth wave of the pandemic. But I am also acutely aware that our youth have borne the brunt of the consequences of this pandemic, which will live with them for the rest of their lives."
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