Closures and Mergers: Page 2
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Lackawanna and Peirce colleges to merge
Leaders of the two Pennsylvania-based nonprofit institutions say their programs, missions and markets are complementary.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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St. Ambrose University and Mount Mercy University to combine
The two Catholic colleges expect the deal will help them share resources, though they will continue to have distinct campuses and academic programs.
By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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PASSHE chancellor to leave post in October
Dan Greenstein oversaw a major consolidation of six of the Pennsylvania system’s universities that aimed to put them on better financial footing.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 24, 2024 -
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Sen. Durbin calls on Education Department to protect students at 2 shuttering for-profits
Northwestern College and American Academy of Art College both announced closures in July in the senator’s home state of Illinois.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 22, 2024 -
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Florida for-profit City College to close
The healthcare career-focused institution’s decision to shutter after 40 years reportedly came as a shock to students.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 19, 2024 -
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Union files new charges of unfair labor practices against University of the Arts
The Philadelphia college failed to properly bargain with both laid-off employees and those who were kept to help wind down operations, the union said.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 17, 2024 -
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For-profit Northwestern College closes abruptly
The 122-year-old Illinois institution had faced scrutiny from its accreditor, including over concerns about its financial health.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 8, 2024 -
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Q&AHow to navigate a potential merger — from college leaders who have been there
Two former presidents who shepherded their institutions through acquisitions share their insights into what makes a good strategic partnership.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 8, 2024 -
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Clarks Summit University to close
The Pennsylvania college furloughed all employees last month amid significant financial troubles and declining enrollment.
By Laura Spitalniak • July 2, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘We can’t cut anymore’: Can colleges recover from the gut-punch of inflation?
Cost growth in higher ed is easing after big spikes in recent years. But institutions remain under steep financial pressure.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 1, 2024 -
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Column // Merger WatchThe FAFSA debacle: Another nail in the coffin for vulnerable colleges
Issues with the form’s rollout have made identifying merger partners for many small colleges an even greater urgency, one consolidation expert argues.
By Ricardo Azziz • June 28, 2024 -
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Keystone College cuts employees and programs to help save $3.5M
The private Pennsylvania institution was recently labeled a closure risk by its accreditor. Since then, it has announced a potential strategic partnership.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 27, 2024 -
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Eastern Nazarene College in Massachusetts to close
The private Christian institution said it has faced intensifying financial challenges and has exhausted its options to continue operating.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2024 -
Concordia University Ann Arbor to cut most programs
Facing a $9 million deficit, the private Lutheran institution is keeping just nine in-person and seven online programs.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 25, 2024 -
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Union Institute & University to close
The private nonprofit faced an onslaught of financial and legal challenges over the past year, including a heavy fine from the U.S. Department of Education.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 20, 2024 -
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Pittsburgh Technical College to close
The private nonprofit’s accreditor warned that the college was at risk of accreditation loss and “imminent closure” less than a week ago.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 11, 2024 -
University of the Arts’ sudden closure draws state, city reviews
The Pennsylvania attorney general’s office is reviewing the abrupt shutdown, while Philadelphia’s city council is planning a hearing over the matter.
By Laura Spitalniak • June 11, 2024 -
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Pittsburgh Technical in ‘imminent’ danger of closing, MSCHE says
The notice came just days after Triangle Tech, a for-profit trade college in the area, announced it would shut down.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 10, 2024 -
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Deep DiveInside the final, chaotic days of Goddard College
Founded as a radical experiment in education, the Vermont institution closed after years of mounting tensions between administration and the rank and file.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2024 -
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University of the Arts’ accreditor looks to correct the record on closure timeline
News of the institution’s pending shutdown first came in an accreditation notice. But the accreditor says it wasn’t supposed to happen that way.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 6, 2024 -
University of the Arts president resigns days after abrupt closure announcement
Meanwhile, Temple University, a public institution, is eyeing a possible merger to save the private nonprofit's legacy.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 5, 2024 -
University of the Arts announces abrupt closure, citing unexpected cash shortfall and expenses
The 148-year-old Philadelphia college will close June 7 after years of enrollment declines.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 3, 2024 -
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Marymount Manhattan College to merge with Northeastern University
Northeastern has been growing steadily in recent years at its flagship Boston campus and through mergers with financially struggling peers.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 29, 2024 -
Delaware arts college to shutter, citing falling enrollment and FAFSA challenges
After 27 years, the Delaware College of Art and Design is winding down amid a shrinking student base and the financial woes that go with it.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 28, 2024 -
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Northland College to cut 9 faculty spots
Returning from the brink of closure, the Wisconsin-based private institution is downsizing and revamping its programs.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 24, 2024
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