Philadelphia's University of the Arts suddenly closes, prompting president's resignation, student protests and a class action lawsuit

Outcry over sudden UArts closure led to community protests, resignation of president, and a class action lawsuit. Declining enrollments and financial state cited for closure.

Leaders' abrupt announcement and responses left community feeling jilted. Layoff negotiations meeting cancelled, protests by students, parents, and faculty ensued in response to decisions.

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