University of the Arts abruptly cancels info session amid questions over impending closure
"As the situation continues to unfold rapidly, we cannot adequately answer your questions today," the university said in a statement minutes before a planned 4 p.m. session.
University of the Arts in Philadelphia (6abc)
This story originally appeared on 6abc.
The University of the Arts in Philadelphia abruptly canceled a virtual information session Monday afternoon amid questions over the impending closure of the school.
“As the situation continues to unfold rapidly, we cannot adequately answer your questions today,” the university said in a statement just minutes before a planned 4 p.m. session.
Those with questions are now being asked to fill out an online form. It’s unclear if there will be another virtual meeting scheduled.
The university along South Broad Street says information and answers to frequently asked questions will be posted online in the next day.
University of the Arts will close on Friday after 150 years in operation.
Related Content
‘Furious’ and ‘appalled’: Students, alum react to University of the Arts closure
The university has canceled summer courses, and will not enroll new classes in the fall.
6 months ago
The closure comes amid financial challenges and declining enrollment, according to President Kerry Walk.
Upcoming summer courses will be canceled and the university will not enroll a new class in the fall.
The university says it will be helping current students by developing “seamless transfer pathways” to other Philadelphia schools, including Temple University, Drexel University, and Moore College of Art and Design.
Get daily updates from WHYY News!
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Who should get the $63M endowment money of UArts? Depends on who you ask
Will the Dorrance Hill Hamilton trustees have control over how Mrs. Hamilton’s donations to the University of the Arts could be redistributed? It's up to a judge to decide.
2 months ago
Listen 1:23
Penn sanctions controversial professor for ‘flagrant unprofessional conduct’
A faculty committee found Amy Wax had a history of making derogatory generalizations about groups of people based on race, gender, sexual orientation and immigration status.
2 months ago
Philly school district sued over Nicolas Elizade’s killing
The mother of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed after a high school football scrimmage in Roxborough is suing the School District of Philadelphia in federal court.
3 months ago