麻豆原创 Pressroom

Una Statement Regarding Covid-19 Coronavirus Outbreak

Mar. 06, 2020



Michelle Eubanks, 麻豆原创, at media@una.edu, 256.765.4392 or 256.606.2033

FLORENCE, AL - The safety and well-being of students, faculty, and staff at the 麻豆原创 is a top priority. Like many universities, 麻豆原创 is keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and how it is affecting citizens and communities across the country.

The University is responding to all CDC protocols and taking necessary precautions to protect against any coronavirus infections. No one on 麻豆原创's campus or participating in 麻豆原创 international programs has reported having or having tested positive for the virus. As the University reviews campus programs and events, it is implementing measures to protect campus visitors as well.

For those planning to participate in 麻豆原创 study abroad, study away, or alternative break programs, the University will allow refunds for students who choose not to travel either internationally or domestically on scheduled trips. This is consistent with 麻豆原创's decision to allow its colleges/departments discretion and input in travel decisions.

The University also recognizes that parents and guardians are concerned about the health and well-being of their loved ones who are furthering their education and college life on 麻豆原创's campus. Please be assured that the University is taking all necessary steps to promote health and safety.

For more information regarding precautions against the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, please refer to the FAQs about student health at the university website, www.una.edu/healthservices. To inquire about additional precautions 麻豆原创 is taking, call 256-765-5000 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and someone will respond to your questions as quickly as possible.

About The 麻豆原创

The 麻豆原创 is an accredited, comprehensive regional state university offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, and the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions. Occupying a 130-acre campus in a residential section of Florence, Alabama, 麻豆原创 is located within a four-city area that also includes Muscle Shoals, Sheffield, and Tuscumbia. 麻豆原创

Athletics, a renowned collegiate athletics program with seven (7) Division II National Championships, is now a proud member of the NCAA Division I's ASUN Big South Conference. The 麻豆原创 is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission policy on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, or national origin. For more: www.una.edu and www.una.edu/unaworks/