Notre Dame College in South Euclid to close at end of this semester
· 01.03.2024 · 00:12:34 ··· ··· Friday ·· 5 (5)
WKYC Channel 3 After months of speculation, Notre Dame College will be closing its doors at the end of this semester, ending a more than 100-year presence in South Euclid.
Staff members told 3News' Neil Fischer about the closing following an afternoon meeting with Notre Dame College leaders. Students are expected to hear the news from college officials at a meeting starting at 5 p.m. this afternoon.
Concerns about the future of the college first surfaced last November, when Notre Dame College President Dr. J. Michael Pressimone "voluntarily" resigned to pursue other opportunities. Amid concerns that the resignation was indicative of an insecure future at Notre Dame College, the school gave the below statement to 3News:
"It is important to acknowledge the challenges that colleges and universities across the country are facing. Notre Dame College is not exempt from these challenges, which include a shrinking pool of college-aged students and growing costs. In response to these challenges, we have been engaged in strategic planning and thoughtful discussions with our stakeholders regarding our future. We want to assure you that our primary focus remains on our mission, which we have upheld for the past 100 years, and on serving our students in the best way possible. We expect to have more information to share by the end of this academic year."
Last month, Cleveland State University officials confirmed to 3News that leaders from CSU and Notre Dame College met on several occasions last fall to discuss Cleveland State potentially absorbing the struggling Roman Catholic school. The story was first reported by Amy Morona of Signal Cleveland.
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