EducationMarch 31, 2026

Campus Safety and Remote Classes: What Happened in Late March 2026

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Key Vocabulary

university/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜːr.sɪ.ti/

a place where people study after high school

"I study at a large university."

campus/ˈkæm.pəs/

the buildings and land of a university

"The campus is near the sea."

target/ˈtɑːr.ɡɪt/

a place or person that may be attacked

"They warned that the site could be a target."

Listening

Campus Safety and Remote Classes: What Happened in Late March 2026

The IRGC warned that American and Israeli universities in the region are legitimate targets after strikes hit a university in Tehran. The news worried students around the Gulf.

Many schools moved classes online to protect people. NYU Abu Dhabi shifted to remote learning earlier in March and kept campus services limited for safety. Many schools asked students to study from home.

Some universities closed buildings and told people to stay away. Students have been told to follow official safety messages and to check school emails. U.S. embassies told Americans to be cautious.

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Quiz

1. Who warned that American and Israeli universities are legitimate targets?

2. What did NYU Abu Dhabi shift to?

3. What did U.S. embassies tell Americans to do?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you study online sometimes? How do you feel when classes are remote?

Have you ever been told to leave a place for safety? What happened?

What do you think makes a campus feel safe or unsafe?