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These 2 colleges avoided closings in March by merger, acquisition

University Business

” Rosemont students who graduate by 2028 will still receive a Rosemont degree. We are committed to securing the best possible options for our students, faculty and staff and believe this merger with Villanova offers the best opportunity to ensure that the Rosemont College history and legacy endures.”

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President moves: Announcing a surge of hires, including this state flagship

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Downs most recently served as president of Gardner-Webb University, where he helped revamp the core curriculum and spearheaded multiple capital projects across key campus facilities, per a university statement. He begins his new position in July. Charles Edmonds, Lycoming College Charles Edmonds – Lycoming College (Penn.)

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President moves: Why community members are opposed to 2 leaders stepping down

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His term will begin in January 2024 and will run through 2028. Allen has led Meredith through extensive capital projects, including the building and renovation of a new plaza, dining and academic halls, an auditorium and athletic facilities, according to a university statement.

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Should conferences stay put or relocate? It's complicated.

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More than five years ago, “OLC entered into binding contracts with specific hotels through 2028,” Mathes said in an email. Its chief executive officer, Jennifer Mathes, said it would be difficult for the group to change its conference site. “The penalty charged by the hotels for changes are steep,” Mathes said.