(CNN) Northeastern University has dismissed 11 students after they were found violating the school's public health protocols, the school said in a statement. The students were part of the N.U.in Program , a study abroad experience for first-year students, the university said. "Northeastern and its community of students, faculty, and staff take violations of health and safety protocols very seriously," said Madeleine Estabrook, senior vice chancellor for student affairs at Northeastern. "Cooperation and compliance with public health guidelines is absolutely essential ... Northeastern said the N.U.in students were told several times last week they need to practice social distancing, avoid crowds and wear masks when around other people.

Source: CNN September 06, 2020 21:22 UTC