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Most institutions feel they have little choice.

Going it alone could lead to ransomware attacks.

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Survey looks at effect of new coronavirus on Chinese student recruitment and student travel to and from China.

Citing dynamic nature of coronavirus spread, new guidance from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells colleges to "consider" canceling foreign exchange programs and asking current participants to return to their home countries.

Spread of coronavirus in California, Oregon and Washington triggers student quarantines. American Physical Society cancels annual meeting, colleges cancel more overseas programs and players' group calls for possibly holding March Madness tournament without fans.

Government wants private universities and branch campuses of international universities to open up … primarily to serve foreign students.

Syracuse cancels its Florence study abroad program, and other institutions make changes to programs in Italy, South Korea and elsewhere as coronavirus spreads globally.