Union Institute announces permanent closure

[Charles Fout]

I do hate to see legitimate schools fall upon hard times.

CINCINNATI — Union Institute & University announced its permanent closure Friday, effective June 30. The decision follows 15 months of turmoil for students and employees of the Walnut Hills college that was a pioneer in distance learning and Ohio’s only Hispanic-serving institution.

Union’s accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission, said the school approved teach-out arrangements with Antioch University in Yellow Springs and Lasell University in Newton, Mass.

https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/i-team/eight-months-after-classes-cease-union-institute-announces-permanent-closure

[Tedium]

I remember years ago when I was first starting this journey, even before I found this forum, Union was a real option for me. I think I memorized that first catalog they sent me.

Sad to see an old giant fall.

[bjcheung77]

Another one bites the dust, many 'traditional' institutions are going this way as they can't compete with the ones who have adapted more 'online' learning programs with blended or completely online options. Sad, it's happening with other institutions large and small...