SLU plans to start fall semester early due to Covid-19

Saint Louis University President Fred Pestello said Tuesday that the university will begin its fall term on Monday, Aug. 17, rather than its scheduled August 26 start. Pestello said starting the semester earlier will allow the university for more in-person classes before a potential second wave of coronavirus cases. In addition, SLU plans to condense its fall break to allow for the required number of class days. The university will schedule fall break to a single day in October, which will be…