WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WTHR) — After being among the first to announce students will return back to class, the president of Purdue is defending his position.
Mitch Daniels wrote an op-ed that appeared in the Washington Post Wednesday.
He said that after examining the data, students should return because the virus “poses a near zero risk to young people.” And not allowing them to return would be a “breach of duty.”
Several Indiana colleges have since followed Purdue's lead.
Anderson University, Butler University, DePauw University, Franklin College, Marian University, Notre Dame University, Wabash College all plan hold in-person classes for the Fall Semester.
Abigayle McCabe is an incoming freshman at Purdue and says after finishing high school remotely, she's glad she'll be able to start college in person.
“I didn't know if I could do another semester of e-learning at all, but I am really excited. I am still a little nervous because it's freshman year of college, a whole different experience, going to be away from my family, but I am excited because it is a step somewhat into adulthood,” McCabe said.
UIndy is looking at a phased approach and may still start next semester online. Ball State and IU expect to make decisions in the coming days.