ASU shortens semester, to go virtual-only after Thanksgiving

PHOENIX (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is prompting Arizona State University to shorten its fall semester, with any instruction during the one remaining week after the Thanksgiving break to be conducted virtually. Provost Mark Searle also said Friday in an email citing “current health circumstances” that the December commencement would be conducted virtually. The fall semester will end Dec. 4, with the previously scheduled Dec. 7-12 week for final exams canceled and finals ins