TAMU-CC cuts spring break to one day to curb COVID-19 spread

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is cutting its spring break to one day to curb COVID-19 spread.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi official logo (Photo: Contributed)

The university is postponing the start of the spring semester to Jan. 25 and will observe a one-day break from classes on March 17, university President and CEO Kelly Miller said Friday.

The school joins a growing number of universities around the country that are eliminating breaks to keep students and employees from traveling.

“It is a difficult choice but one that is in the best interests of our entire community,” Miller said in a letter to faculty and staff. 

After the winter break, the campus will open as planned on Jan. 4. Benefits-eligible employees will receive two floating holidays in place of the spring break holiday, Miller said.

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