CNN – Over 750 faculty at Georgia Tech signed a letter to the University System of Georgia's Board of Regents saying that the school's plan to reopen campus without face mask requirements is dangerous and not based on science. The faculty letter comes after Georgia Tech issued its "Tech Moving Forward" plans for reopening campus with in-class instruction in the fall. According to the plan, Georgia Tech students are "strongly encouraged" to wear a cloth face covering on campus but are not required to do so. Seth Marder, a professor of chemistry, materials science and engineering at Georgia Tech, said the policy of not mandating masks is “irresponsible and puts the Georgia Tech community at significant health risk.”Georgia is one of 31 states that have not mandated people wear masks. close dialogCovid-19Your local resource.Set your location and log in to find local resources and information on Covid-19 in your area.Set Location

LYNCHBURG, Va Centra College added a group of new nurses to the front line on Friday. Faculty came together to plan an unusual celebration ceremony for all their hard work. We couldnt hold our traditional commencement ceremony, but we could celebrate them, said Lauren Campbell, coordinator of admissions. I feel like weve been working on this for so long, said Amy Donaldson, registered nurse graduate. More than 50 students are now registered nurses.