Mergers & Collaboration

The long-awaited board vote follows a months-long legal fight and significant pushback from Mills alumnae groups.

If the University of Arkansas board approves the deal, the system will purchase the for-profit university and all its assets for only $1.

Some supporters of the college say the financial situation may not be so dire and have pursued legal and political means to slow an acquisition by Northeastern.

Marymount has sought a buyer for two years. Saint Leo is looking to expand its reach, both online and on the ground.

Now is the time for higher ed institutions to affiliate, merge and adapt to shifting needs, Tim Hall writes. But how do you know you’ll be successful? How do you improve the odds?

The 14-university system will move ahead with a multiyear consolidation process despite months of public outcry about the plans.

Delaware State University finalizes acquisition of Wesley College, taking over a 50-acre campus in the downtown section of the capital city of Dover and 14 new academic programs.

A deal with Northeastern could prevent Mills from having to close its doors for good. The acquisition would give the Boston-area university its 10th satellite campus and third location in California.