‘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.
3 months ago
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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.
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.
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