Seattle University has entered a formal agreement to acquire Cornish College of the Arts, resulting in widespread layoffs for its employees. While all 127 staff members will lose their positions, SU intends to retain some faculty as part of their future plans. The merger is anticipated to finalize by the end of May, upon which Cornish will no longer operate as an independent institution. Current students of Cornish will have the option to continue their education at Seattle University, with the namesake of Cornish living on within the new institution.
Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts have reached an agreement for Seattle U to absorb the arts school, with hiring for some faculty expected soon.
All 127 employees of Cornish College are anticipated to be laid off, but Seattle University plans to negotiate severance packages and hire some faculty.
The merger agreement signifies a major transition where Cornish will cease operations as an independent entity by the end of May.
Cornish students will have opportunities to transfer into the newly restructured institution, maintaining continuity in their education.
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