Published 2 years ago

Predominantly Black rural university to shut down after 2021 cyberattack

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Lincoln College in central Illinois is closing its doors after more than 150 years. The college is a predominantly Black institution, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education. A cyberattack in December 2021 hindered access to all institutional data, creating unclear picture of Fall 2022 enrollment projections.

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Predominantly Black college to shut down after Covid-19 and cyberattack burdens

After more than 150 years, Lincoln College in central Illinois is closing its doors after significant challenges from Covid-19 and complications stemming from a recent cyberattack.

2 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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KRDO

Predominantly Black college to shut down after Covid-19 and cyberattack burdens

By Omar Jimenez and Sean Lyngaas, CNNAfter more than 150 years, Lincoln College in central Illinois is closing its doors after significant challenges from Covid-19 and complications stemming from a recent cyberattack.The college is a predominantly Black institution, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education, and according to the Lincoln Heritage Museum, was the only college named for Abraham Lincoln while he was still living. It opened i…

2 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Predominantly Black college to shut down after Covid-19 and cyberattack burdens - Local News 8

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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KVIA

Predominantly Black college to shut down after Covid-19 and cyberattack burdens

2 years ago·Panama City, United States

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The Hill

Predominantly Black rural university to shut down after 2021 cyberattack

A predominantly Black rural university in Illinois will close on Friday after falling victim to a cyberattack in December and struggling with declining student enrollment during the pandemic. Linco…

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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NBC News

'A tragedy': Closure of 150-year-old college underscores toll of ransomware attacks

Lincoln College, which broke ground in 1865, is one of only a handful of rural American colleges that qualify as predominantly Black institutions by the Department of Education.

2 years ago·United States

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