12 hours ago Students, faculty and staff will be returning to in-person living and learning this Fall Term, announced by President Mark Burstein on April 28. The Lawrence Pandemic Planning Team (LPPT) worked together with colleagues and public health experts to create the Fall Term plan. According to Burstein’s email, the decision was “grounded in the guiding principles that have framed our planning from the pandemic’s inception: to protect the health and safety of our community; to sustain our academic mission; and to support faculty, staff, and students.” Additionally, Burstein’s email stated that all students living or accessing campus are required to be fully vaccinated beginning this summer. However, exceptions will be made for medical, religious, or “personal conviction” reasons. Burstein also said that the vaccine is “highly encouraged” for faculty and staff.