UMass Issues Stay-at-Home Order for 2 Weeks Feb. 8, 6:24 a.m. The University of Massachusetts at Amherst ordered all students to "self-sequester" for two weeks. "Self-sequestration means that students must stay in their residences, both on and off campus, except to get meals, undergo twice-weekly COVID testing, or to attend medical appointments. In addition, to minimize
Michigan Community College Cancels Sports Seasons Kellogg Community College, in Michigan, on Wednesday became the fifth two-year college in the state to cease competition in several sports, given the impact of COVID-19 in its region. The college announced that it would opt out of league competition in men's and women's basketball and volleyball, joining several peers that have
Richmond, Charleston Warn About Parties Jan. 25, 6:15 a.m. The University of Richmond and the College of Charleston are warning students about the dangers of parties. The University of Richmond sent students a letter Friday that said students were endangering in-person learning, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. University officials said they were aware of two parties in
Inaugurations are usually full of big crowds and much fanfare, but given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic (and the Capitol riots earlier this month), President-elect Joe Biden is going for a more scaled-down inauguration.