Baylor University to Extend Spring Break One Week, Shift to Online Classes from March 23-April 3

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WACO, Texas (March 11, 2020) – Baylor University President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., sent an email today to the Baylor campus community regarding a change in academic operations for the next three weeks. This change will include an extension of spring break for an additional week (March 16-20) and the transition of classes to an online learning environment for a two-week period, beginning March 23. Updates will be posted on Baylor’s dedicated website at www.baylor.edu/coronavirus.

President Livingstone’s message is available online on the President’s website at www.baylor.edu/president.

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