WVU cancels in-person homecoming events except football game

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — All in-person homecoming activities will be canceled this year at West Virginia State University due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials announced Monday.

The university said that homecoming activities schedule between Sept. 24-26, including class reunions and a parade, would be cancelled, WCHS-TV reported.

The only event not cancelled is the Sept. 26 football game against Notre Dame College. That game will take place with reduced fan attendance, Details on the social distancing policy will be announced at a later date.

On Saturday, the university said a second football player tested positive for the coronavirus. An investigation identified additional football players who have come into contact with the athlete and those people will also self-quarantine as a safety precaution, the college said.

The university plans to have face-to-face classes starting Aug. 19. Students must wear masks on campus, including in class. Students, faculty and staff must be tested for the virus before they return to campus and complete a coronavirus education course.