UMPI Park Hall (winter)
The University of Maine at Presque Isle s Park Hall will be used as an isolation area for any residence hall students who test positive during the spring semester. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star Herald)
The University of Maine at Presque Isle s Park Hall will be used as an isolation area for any residence hall students who test positive during the spring semester. (Melissa Lizotte | The Star Herald)
Spring semester looking hopeful as UMPI nears start of classes | With a system-wide plan for universal testing in place and a potential vaccine distribution in sight, leaders at the University of Maine at Presque Isle are confident in their ability to navigate the upcoming semester despite the ongoing pandemic-related challenges.
UMaine System announces mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for spring semester
The University of Maine System is partnering with Shield T3 beginning on February 1, 2021, to test everyone participating in on-campus activities. Author: Jackie Mundry (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 11:54 AM EST January 15, 2021 Updated: 9:53 AM EST January 17, 2021
ORONO, Maine The University of Maine System (UMS) announced on Friday it is partnering with Shield T3 for universal COVID-19 testing this coming semester.
UMS will use a test-trace-isolate strategy for the spring semester which means everyone going to school or working in the UMaine System for in-person learning will be tested once a week for COVID-19.
The University of Maine System is partnering with Shield T3 beginning on February 1, 2021 to test everyone participating in on-campus activities at every campus.
Millikin University Partners with SHIELD Illinois to Offer COVID-19 Saliva-Based Testing
Millikin University has partnered with SHIELD Illinois to implement a COVID-19 saliva-based testing program that will be available to students beginning on Monday, Jan. 11, 2020. Millikin employees will have the capability to begin testing starting the week of Jan. 18.
SHIELD Illinois is a screening testing program and infrastructure that deploys the University of Illinois’ innovative saliva test across the state. SHIELD Illinois uses a saliva-based test that is easy to administer, scalable, sensitive and specific to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Current notification time for the saliva test is only six to 12 hours whereas turnaround time for currently available tests is around two to three days, or longer. The test produces rapid results at costs significantly below current alternatives such as nasal swabs. Through cost and speed advantages, the saliva tests can increase acce
Pro-Trump supporters storm the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump Wednesday.
College leaders on Thursday continued to strongly condemn the violence that the took place at the U.S. Capitol this week, adding to a growing chorus of criticism by presidents and provosts from across the country. The recent statements were much longer and more formal than the initial reactions issued in the hours shortly after angry mobs of supporters of President Trump rioted and forced their way into the building.
Below are excerpts of statements from dozens of college and university presidents and higher education leaders sent via email Wednesday night and throughout the day Thursday to members of their respective campuses.