(CBS DETROIT) – The University of Michigan Dearborn is cancelling sports until March of next year.
Athletes there are fighting back, now starting and petition and asking for help.
READ MORE: Science of Weather: Sea Life Michigan TurtlesThe petition so far has reached its goal of at least 2500 signatures.
U of M Dearborn plays in the WHAC conference.
READ MORE: Motown Museum Set To Reopen This Weekend With Expansion Project Near CompletionThe postponement affects both spring and winter sports including basketball, hockey, baseball, volleyball, golf and lacrosse.
U of M Dearborn classes are also online until Feb. 26.
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