Mocs News Staff

Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus

By JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, has tested positive for the new coronavirus, royal officials confirmed Wednesday — touching off criticism over whether his wealth and status gave him priority in receiving a test. The 71-year-old is …

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Update: May Graduation dates now set in August

We are writing regarding the rescheduling of the Spring 2020 commencement ceremonies.  Pending CDC and COVID-19 developments, the new commencement dates will be: August 7, 2020 (Friday):         Graduate Student Commencement                                                       2:30 p.m. ET ceremony for all colleges August 8, 2020 (Saturday):    Undergraduate Student Commencement                                                       9:00 a.m. ET College …

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Information about UTC Textbooks

Dear Faculty and Students, The UTC Bookstore, operated by our partners at Barnes and Noble, understands the impact that the current unprecedented situation is having on our campus partners and students. The Bookstore is committed to helping maintain consistency and ensuring students are equipped to learn wherever they are located. Below …

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Italy virus cases soar again; NY eyes temporary hospitals

By AMY FORLITI and FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic took an increasingly bleak toll Saturday in the U.S. and in Europe, producing staggering caseloads in New York and Italy and setting off a desperate scramble to set up thousands of additional hospital beds as the …

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Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81

By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as “Lucille,” “Lady” and “Islands in the Stream” and embraced his persona as “The Gambler” on record and on TV, died Friday night. He was 81. …

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