More St. Louis-area and regional universities moving classes online amid pandemic

ST. LOUIS (KMOX) -- The list of colleges and universities moving classes online over coronavirus concerns continues to grow.Webster University says all classes are moving online until April 3rd with some exceptions -- its campus in Athens, Greece will move online March 26th.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Webster University will be moving all classes to an online environment effective March 16 – April 3. Please visit the link for more information on this decision: https://t.co/H38OeNXsMQ

— Webster University (@websteru) March 11, 2020  Mizzou is cancelling in person classes the rest of this week, they're set to resume after Spring Break March 30th.

#CoronavirusUpdate for #Mizzou students, parents and employees: The university remains open, and faculty and staff are expected to report to work. Out of an abundance of caution, we have the following announcement: https://t.co/n4rEC4y8Va pic.twitter.com/JJpUeIRjHr

— Mizzou (@Mizzou) March 11, 2020  Lindenwood is moving all classes online through March 29th at all locations.

In light of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, Lindenwood University has determined it will switch entirely to virtual classes from March 13 to 29 for all class sessions at all locations.https://t.co/J5j8xbdGyr

— LindenwoodUniversity (@LindenwoodU) March 11, 2020  The entire University of Illinois system -- including campuses in Springfield, Champaign and Chicago, will shift to online classes after spring break and until further notice -- residence halls and dining centers will remain open.

As the COVID-19 situation develops, the University is taking measures to protect our students, faculty, staff and community.After spring break, the campus will be suspending face-to-face course instruction beginning Monday, March 23. https://t.co/qFsHzQ51bD pic.twitter.com/PWpOJZKJTM

— University of Illinois (@Illinois_Alma) March 12, 2020 Spring breaks at both Southern Illinois University campuses are being extended through March 22nd.

To contain the spread of COVID-19, SIU Carbondale is extending spring break for students through March 22. Beginning March 23, classes will be offered online or other alternative formats until further notice. More info: https://t.co/DGfGWN3N8L

— SIUC (@SIUC) March 12, 2020

As the challenges associated with COVID-19 continue to evolve, our concerns for members of our community are heightened. #SIUE is extending spring break for on-ground students by 1 week through March 22. Please check your #SIUE email for details or visit https://t.co/2KxsNGY5CR. pic.twitter.com/2Axw48k8fc

— SIUE (@SIUE) March 12, 2020  These announcements come after changes at Washington University, St. Louis University and Maryville earlier this week.© 2020 KMOX (Entercom). All rights reserved.