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University of the Arts in Philadelphia abruptly closes

The University of the Arts in Philadelphia announced its closure due to declining enrollment, revenue, and increasing expenses, citing a "fragile financial state" among many institutions of higher learning.
University president Kerry Walk and board chair Judson Aaron described the closure as "heartbreaking" and "deeply painful," with plans for separate town halls.
The closure was initially revealed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which stated the school's accreditation would be withdrawn due to imminent closure.

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University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The University of the Arts, an institution with roots more than a century and a half old in Philadelphia, has abruptly announced it will close in a

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USA Today

Nearly 150-year-old art college suddenly closes its doors, citing financial troubles

University of the Arts students will be able to transfer to other Philadelphia schools, according to the school's announcement.

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University of the Arts to lose accreditation, becoming second Philadelphia art institution to close this year

The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).

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University of the Arts in Philadelphia abruptly closes

Philadelphia’s University of the Arts will close its doors at the end of the week, the school announced, abruptly ending programs for its about 1,100 students and 700 faculty and staff amid financial trouble. Many students and faculty first got word of the closure via the Philadelphia Inquirer on Friday, with an official explanation from…

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University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The University of the Arts, an institution with roots more than a century and a half old in Philadelphia, has abruptly announced it will close in a […]

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Washington Examiner

Philadelphia university abruptly goes out of business - Washington Examiner

A Philadelphia university, located in the heart of the city, announced on Friday it was closing its doors and going out of business. The University of the Arts, a private arts school and one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher learning focused on arts and music, declared that its last day of operations would be June 7, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. The decision shocked faculty and staff alike, leaving many with the school in dis…

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University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

Nearly 150-year-old art college suddenly closes its doors, citing financial troubles

Nearly 150-year-old art college suddenly closes its doors, citing financial troubles

University of the Arts to lose accreditation, becoming second Philadelphia art institution to close this year

University of the Arts to lose accreditation, becoming second Philadelphia art institution to close this year

University of the Arts in Philadelphia abruptly closes

University of the Arts in Philadelphia abruptly closes

University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

University of the Arts abruptly announces June 7 closure, vows to help students transfer

Philadelphia university abruptly goes out of business - Washington Examiner

Philadelphia university abruptly goes out of business - Washington Examiner

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