March 23, 2020
Baton Rouge
Louisiana issues statewide stay-at-home order to combat coronavirus spread; see details here
https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/coronavirus/article_922869e8-6c6d-11ea-aeee-6b6fd5e8f4bd.html#uid=9b5bed44-7e5e-4667-b052-24855b105d2c
Gov. Edwards: Louisiana has the highest initial growth rate in COVID-19 cases in the world
https://wgno.com/news/health/coronavirus/gov-edwards-louisiana-has-the-highest-initial-growth-rate-in-covid-19-cases-in-the-world/
Houma/Thibodaux
Nicholls students, teachers adjust to online-only learning
https://www.houmatoday.com/news/20200320/nicholls-students-teachers-adjust-to-online-only-learning
Nicholls adds new campus restrictions
https://www.houmatoday.com/news/20200320/nicholls-adds-new-campus-restrictions
Lafayette
Want to help during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are some ways.
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/coronavirus/article_b0aa69a6-6bf1-11ea-a16e-5fb0342dd54c.html
UL Lafayette encourages students to leave; services continue for those who remain
https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/education/article_a2b98052-6ade-11ea-84e2-db270924804f.html#utm_source=email&utm_campaign=ACADaily&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_content=headline&uid=9b5bed44-7e5e-4667-b052-24855b105d2c
Landscaping COVID-19: Ragin’ Cajuns Maintenance Continues During Breakhttps://kadn.com/landscaping-covid-19-ragin-cajuns-maintenance-continues-during-break/
https://kadn.com/landscaping-covid-19-ragin-cajuns-maintenance-continues-during-break/
Lake Charles
McNeese coaches look ahead after spring sports canceled
https://www.kplctv.com/2020/03/21/mcneese-coaches-look-ahead-after-spring-sports-canceled/
Monroe
ULM urges students to move out of residence halls
https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/education/2020/03/20/coronavirus-university-louisiana-monroe-urges-students-move-out-residence-halls/2889096001/
Natchitoches
Natchitoches: a case of COVID-19 in Natchitoches Parish
https://natchitochesparishjournal.com/2020/03/22/natchitoches-a-case-of-covid-19-in-natchitoches-parish/
Application deadline for Doctor of Nursing Practice Program is May 15
https://natchitochesparishjournal.com/2020/03/23/application-deadline-for-doctor-of-nursing-practice-program-is-may-15/
NSU Foundation establishes emergency fund
https://www.natchitochestimes.com/2020/03/20/nsu-foundation-establishes-emergency-fund/
New Orleans
Even as coronavirus testing expands, social distancing critical in Louisiana, official says
https://www.nola.com/news/coronavirus/article_a997ab92-6c8c-11ea-8f49-2f63bea6bf8c.html#uid=9b5bed44-7e5e-4667-b052-24855b105d2c
Ruston
How much will new athletic facilities cost Louisiana Tech?
https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/sports/college/louisiana-tech/2020/03/21/how-much-money-louisiana-tech-responsible-new-facilities/5069195002/
LA Tech food pantry providing for students amid coronavirus closures
https://www.knoe.com/content/news/LA-Tech-food-pantry-providing-for-students-during-amid-coronavirus-closures-568973531.html
Regional/National
Covid-19 Has Forced Higher Ed to Pivot to Online Learning. Here Are 7 Takeaways So Far.
https://www.chronicle.com/article/Covid-19-Has-Forced-Higher-Ed/248297?utm_source=at&utm_medium=en&utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1097553&cid=at&source=ams&sourceId=397376
