Media Roundup: Cornish Merger

The announcement of Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts signing a Letter of Intent to join institutions was definitely newsworthy—and had social media buzzing. Here is a sampling of coverage and our strong coverage and engagement on social media:

The Seattle Times

• "Seattle University, the largest private university in Western Washington, and the smaller Cornish College of the Arts plan to combine into one school, eventually creating Cornish College of the Arts at Seattle University."

KUOW

• "The agreement is expected to be finalized in March. Then, the colleges will seek approval from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the U.S. Department of Education, which alone may take over a year."

Cornish College of the Arts Interim President Emily Parkhurst with SU President Eduardo Peñalver.

Puget Sound Business Journal

• "The blockbuster deal will put a storied arts school under the purview of one of the largest private universities in Washington."

Seattle Business Magazine

• "The potential merger gives Seattle University an opportunity to expand its fine arts offerings. It is known for programs in computer science, law, business, nursing and liberal arts. It also has a reputation for encouraging students to participate in service projects that address local challenges such as homelessness, poverty and education disparities."

More coverage:

MyNorthwest

Inside Higher Ed 

KING 5

KIRO 7

FOX 13

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