Aggressive cuts, fundraising can't save Northland College; 133-year-old school to close

"No sustainable path forward": Northland College closing after 133 years

ASHLAND, Wis. — After 133 years and several drastic cuts, a private environmental liberal arts college in far northern Wisconsin is closing its doors. The Northland College board of trustees voted Wednesday to permanently close the school, ending an environmental liberal arts education legacy that dates back to 1892. “Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic…

Ashland’s Northland College to close at end of school year

ASHLAND — After over 130 years, Northland College will close its doors at the end of the academic year. The decision came after a unanimous vote from its board of trustees, the private liberal arts college announced in a news release Wednesday. “Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today…

Aggressive cuts, fundraising can't save Northland College; 133-year-old school to close

"Northland College has no sustainable path forward,” Northland College Board of Trustees chair Ted Bristol said.

Northland College, an environmental liberal arts school, to shutter at end of year

Northland is the third private institution in Wisconsin to shutter since 2020, reflecting the difficult demographic and financial forces colleges face.

Environmental-Focused Liberal Arts College in Wisconsin to Close

Northland College, which calls itself the “environmental liberal arts college,” will close its doors at the end of the academic year, bowing to the pressures facing similar institutions.

Northland College to Close at End of 2024-25 Academic School Year

ASHLAND, Wis. — Northland College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Wednesday to close the college at the end of the 2024-25 academic school year. The college was founded in 1892, being the first to fully integrate an environmental focus with its liberal arts curriculum. But after it’s 133-year run, the college is closing due to declining enrollment and soaring costs. The college has been struggling financially since March of 2024, when the…