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UA, Auburn Shifting To Online Classes Citing Coronavirus Concerns
Auburn University and the UA System each announced they'll halt on-campus classes beginning Monday, citing concerns over COVID-19.
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The University of Alabama System and Auburn University will suspend all on-campus classes amid concerns over the spread of COVID-19. Officials with Auburn and with the UA Syatem announced Thursday that starting Monday, March 16, the schools would shift to online classes only through April 10.
“The Auburn Family faces many unknowns about this virus,” said Auburn University President Jay Gogue in a statement. “We are taking these unprecedented steps based on our utmost concern for the health and well-being of Auburn students, faculty and staff. In the meantime, we continue working with public health and emergency preparedness officials to make decisions in the best interest of the campus community and to help stop the spread of COVID-19.”
The university says it will continue normal operations, although departments and units should utilize remote work and social distancing as appropriate.
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The University of Alabama and UAB will extend Spring Break an extra week and transition into online classes, while the University of Alabama at Huntsville will begin online classes Monday.
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Wednesday, Samford University announced the same measures, and other universities in the state are expected to follow suit.
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