The Board of Trustees for Marylhurst University announced this yesteryear calendar week on May 17, 2018 that the establishment volition close. The Marylhurst website includes links to additional information regarding the determination in addition to a multifariousness of resources for students, staff, or faculty.
Marylhurst University was founded inward 1859 yesteryear the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus in addition to Mary as St. Mary's Academy inward Portland, Oregon. The establishment became St. Mary's Academy in addition to College inward 1893. The refer changed to Marylhurst College inward 1930 later deed to Marylhurst, OR. The refer changed to Marylhurst Education Center inward 1974, to Marylhurst College for Lifelong Learning inward 1980, to Marylhurst College inward 1992, in addition to in conclusion to Marylhurst University inward 1998.
You tin likewise read to a greater extent than nearly Marylhurst in addition to the determination inward an article yesteryear Sam Stites, reporter for the Lake Oswego Review, "Marylhurst University to Close."
An interesting brusk video history of Marylhurst is available on YouTube.
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