Iowa Wesleyan Closing

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Iowa Wesleyan down in Mt. Peasant, Iowa (SE Iowa) is going to close this year after 181 years.

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Iowa Wesleyan University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted Tuesday to close the university at the end of this academic year.

According to a media release from the university, the decision was because of financial challenges like increased operating costs from inflationary pressures, changing enrollment trends, a significant drop in philanthropic giving, and the rejection of a proposal for federal COVID funding by Governor Reynolds.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce the Board of Trustees has made the heartbreaking decision to close our beloved Iowa Wesleyan after 181 years as an educational pillar in this community,” said Christine Plunkett, president of Iowa Wesleyan University. “Our focus is now on assuring our over 850 students have a smooth transition to another educational opportunity.”

Iowa Wesleyan has worked with William Penn University, Upper Iowa University, University of Dubuque, and Culver-Stockton College to have teach-out agreements for students to complete their degrees, according to the release. The plans ensure students can complete programs on time and for comparable costs. More teach-out agreements may be added.

CovidKimmy had lots of money for her corrupt minions but the schools can go fuck themselves.  Figures.