In a recent submission to The Atlantic, Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of sociology and medicine as well as president and founder of the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice wrote, "across the nation, college students are struggling to cover basic needs and are unsure if they can afford tuition for the spring semester... not all students are privileged enough to have a family safety net..."

Through a series of videos published on YouTube, Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is educating students and faculty about mental health conditions like anxiety or warning signs that someone may be considering suicide. The videos also include information on how to successfully manage anxiety or stress. LCCC also has campus resources available for students who need additional support.

Pennsylvania community colleges continue to evaluate their response to COVID-19. As guidance changes, the most up-to-date information from each community college is available through the Commission's website.