University of Michigan cancels study abroad programs due to virus
Read full article: University of Michigan cancels study abroad programs due to virusANN ARBOR, Mich. – The University of Michigan has canceled undergraduate study abroad programs for the school’s upcoming winter term due to concerns over the COVID-19 virus, continuing travel restrictions and planning time needed for students. Nearly every country is under a University of Michigan travel restriction, Associate Vice Provost and Director of Global Engagement Amy Conger said Monday in a news release. Because there’s still uncertainty, we just don’t want to put the students at risk.”Typically, the university offers programs in more than 80 countries. “We used to tell study abroad students that unexpected things could arise during their travels. COVID-19 is a very real possibility.”The school is offering a mix of in-person, hybrid and remote courses for the current academic year.