Long Beach, Calif. — The California State University system has announced that classes will primarily be delivered virtually for the fall 2020 semester, with limited exceptions for in-person teaching, learning and research activities that cannot be delivered virtually. These activities will only
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The student housing industry has been uniquely affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our niche asset class has been proclaimed ‘recession-proof’ since its inception, and COVID-19 has been the ultimate test. One after another, universities across the country shut down,
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In a webinar released Monday, Student Housing Business spoke with Bill Bayless, CEO of American Campus Communities (ACC), about the company’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), pre-leasing for the upcoming academic year and his outlook for the road ahead. With
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A number of universities have announced plans for the fall semester against the backdrop of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As plans continue to be announced, Student Housing Business is working to compile an up-to-date resource for the industry on planning
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Bill Bayless, CEO of American Campus Communities, spoke in an exclusive interview with Randall Shearin, Editor of Student Housing Business, and Richard Kelley, Publisher of Student Housing Business about managing through the COVID-19 crisis and what the “new normal” might
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With social distancing and online classes continuing on campuses nationwide in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), owners and operators are trying to reconfigure their leasing strategy for success in the new environment. Last week, Student Housing Business released a complimentary webinar
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Student housing experts and Student Housing Business hosted a webinar to discuss how companies can maintain leasing velocity in 2020 in spite of the uncertainty created by COVID-19. Click here to listen to their expert opinions and their advice for what’s
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COVID-19 has had a major impact on all aspects of on- and off-campus student housing. Student Housing Business is trying to assess that impact and the outlook for the future via the following industry-wide survey. The survey is separated by
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With summer break fast approaching, many universities are beginning to turn their attention to the upcoming academic year. The question lingering on the minds of many is: What will fall semester look like during a pandemic? Will international students return?
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Auburn, Ala. — The Union at Auburn recently launched a ‘Worry-Free Renting’ program for students looking to lease an apartment for the upcoming academic year. In this program, students who sign a lease for fall 2020 will not have to
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