Temple University is exploring a potential merger to save University of the Arts, chairman says

Temple University is exploring a potential merger to save University of the Arts, chairman says

“I’m working with their chair to see if we can put this genie back in the bottle,” said Mitchell L. Morgan, Temple’s board chair.

Temple exploring possible merger with UArts

Temple is exploring the possibility of merging with the University of the Arts in an effort to save the 150-year old university, a Temple spokesperson told The Temple News Tuesday. “This is a fluid situation,” the spokesperson said. “We are committed to continuing conversations with UArts representatives to explore all options and possible solutions to preserve the arts and the rich legacy of this 150-year old institution.” The University of the…