Judson College in Marion, AL posted a press release earlier today, "Judson College board of trustees vote to close 183-year-old institution." The statement cites declining enrollment and an inability to secure adequate resources to support operations. As a result, the College will suspend its academic operation after the summer term ending July 31, 2021.
The Alabama Baptist posted an article by Jennifer Davis Rash with more detailed reporting on the decision, "Judson College board of trustees votes to close school."
If you are interested in recent trends for closures, mergers, and acquisitions access College Closures since 2009 in the index at the right of any College History Garden page. There are separate tabs for non-profit closures, for-profit closures, and one for mergers and acquisitions. Each tab includes basic information for the institutions, i.e., Carnegie Classification, sector, accrediting agency, and the IPEDS unitid.
"Covington County Judson alumni react to college closing," article and audio clip with reporting by Christopher Smith of the Andalusia Star News. Posted on May 7, 2021.
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ReplyDelete"Judson Alumnae seeking answers in school's closing," posted by WVTM-TV on May 24, 2021 with reporting by Sarah Killian.
ReplyDelete"Judson College in Marion Ends Academic Programs" posted July 30, 2021.
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