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University of the Arts students, faculty and grads speak out at Philadelphia City Council hearing
A Philadelphia City Council hearing focused on what happened when the university abruptly shut down and how students, faculty and staff were affected.
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A Philadelphia City Council hearing focused on what happened when the university abruptly shut down and how students, faculty and staff were affected.
Former University of the Arts students, faculty and alumni spoke out and asked for answers about why the school closed during a hearing organized by Philadelphia City Council's Committee on Education Thursday.
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University of the Arts supporters wrapped up a rally at Love Park on Friday not giving up on their fight for answers after the school abruptly shut down. They hope the attorney general jumping on board can change that.
The Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee held a hearing Monday discussing the closure of the University of the Arts.
It's been nearly a week since the University of the Arts closed its doors, and many students and their families are still looking for answers.
Students who attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia said they're still uncertain what's next for them after the school abruptly closed last week.
Students, staff and supporters of the University of the Arts packed the steps and sidewalks outside of Hamilton Hall on Broad Street Friday, demanding answers as to why their school was shutting down.
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Students and faculty say they have been left in the dark since the abrupt announcement that the University of the Arts will close this month.
Groups of faculty members have filed two lawsuits against the University of the Arts in Philadelphia since the school abruptly announced its closure. Students and faculty say they've been left in the dark since that announcement.
The University of the Arts says it hired Philadelphia consulting firm Alvarez and Marshal to help handle its closure.
Students, graduates and faculty continued to protest the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia Tuesday. Meanwhile, the president announced her resignation.
Philadelphia universities Temple and Drexel have released plans to help University of the Arts students transfer in the wake of the school's impending closure.
Frank Machos, a UArts graduate interviewing to join the Board of Trustees, said university officials, including former president Kerry Walk, failed to explore all options before announcing the closure.
University of the Arts President Kerry Walk resigned Tuesday days after the school suddenly announced its closure.
Students, staff and faculty protested in front of Philadelphia's University of the Arts Monday. The school, set to close this month, canceled a meeting intended to provide answers for the community.
Student organizers continued to fight for answers Tuesday after the University of Arts canceled a town hall about its sudden closure.
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