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Lawrence Technological University to move classes online amid rising COVID cases
Read full article: Lawrence Technological University to move classes online amid rising COVID casesSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Students at Lawrence Technological University will switch to online instruction next week due to increasing coronavirus spread, officials said. Lawrence Tech announced Wednesday that the university will move to remote instruction beginning Nov. 16 as COVID-19 cases climb throughout the state of Michigan. According to the university’s website, Lawrence Tech currently has eight active “residential” COVID-19 cases, 14 overall active cases, 62 “residential” individuals in active quarantine and overall 132 individuals in active quarantine, as of Nov. 11. Regions throughout the state of Michigan are experiencing a surge in coronavirus spread and confirmed COVID-19 cases. On Wednesday, the state reported 6,008 new COVID-19 cases and 42 new deaths since Tuesday.
Foreign students show less zeal for US since Trump took over
Read full article: Foreign students show less zeal for US since Trump took overBefore the election, The Associated Press is examining some of his immigration policies, including restrictions on international students. Roughly 5.3 million students study outside their home countries, a number that’s more than doubled since 2001. The pandemic has only exacerbated things, including a short-lived Trump administration rule requiring international students to leave if their schools held online-only classes. The Trump administration has floated curtailing Optional Practical Training, a popular program allowing international students to work. NAFSA estimated that since 2016, the decline of new international students cost the U.S. nearly $12 billion and at least 65,000 jobs.
How University of Michigan is planning for return in fall amid pandemic
Read full article: How University of Michigan is planning for return in fall amid pandemicANN ARBOR, Mich. Heres a closer look at how the University of Michigan plans to return students and faculty for classes this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic. Face coverings are mandatory on University of Michigan campuses. Small classes will have in-person sessions. Medium-sized classes will have a combination of remote and in-person sessions. More: Return To School section
Virtual tour: How Michigan State University is preparing campus for fall return amid pandemic
Read full article: Virtual tour: How Michigan State University is preparing campus for fall return amid pandemicEAST LANSING, Mich. Like a number of colleges in the state, Michigan State University is preparing to welcome students back to campus in the fall -- but new procedures will be in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We visited the campus in East Lansing to take a closer look at the changes. Watch the full report above. More: Return To School section