Tag: Coronavirus

New School halts mandatory COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated, increases visitor campus access starting Monday

The New School’s Provost Office announced new COVID-19 protocols in an email to the community yesterday. Beginning Monday, fully vaccinated and boosted individuals will no longer have to participate in mandatory testing unless symptomatic, and some visitors will be allowed on campus and in the dormitories. Illustration by Lilly Gorman

The New School will no longer require individuals who are vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19 to participate in regular testing and will expand visitor access to campus effective…

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“When Do You Think That This Will Be Over?”: Answering Your Lingering COVID-19 Questions

Vincent Racaniello in his office at Columbia University where he records his podcasts. Photo taken by Ray Ortega.

The virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, has infected millions and killed hundreds of thousands of people globally, has forced countries to lock down, people to stay…

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President Dwight A. McBride on Transitioning Into His Role as President, COVID-19, and the Future of The New School

Photo provided by the university president page. Photo taken by Martin Seck.

Amidst an unprecedented global pandemic and the ensuing economic chaos, The New School went ahead with a Presidential transition that was almost a year in the planning. President…

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