Protests continue on the day that the University of the Arts is set to close for good

'University of the Arts is deeply saddened to announce it will be closing as of Friday, June 7, 2024,' the Philadelphia-based arts college said last weekThe future is unclear for the school and for hundreds of students. While many are still demanding answers from administrators, others are working behind the scenes to try and find ways to save the historic institution.

It was exactly one week ago that university leadership announced their intention to shut the doors. They cited a lack of funds and the loss of their accreditation which left many blindsided."I was shocked. I was sad about the loss of this beautiful community and I was anxious about the future and what does that mean for my future?" UArts film student Michael Pacio Ximil said.

Schools like Moore College of Arts and Design and Temple University have reached out to students offering opportunities to transfer.While some are forging a new path ahead, others are committed to saving the place they call home. "It’s a tough lesson but a lot of students are learning what it means to be able to advocate for yourselves so that’s something that’s really important too," Ximil said.

On Friday, a spokesperson for Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke with NBC10 and shared a statement that read,"While many questions around this abrupt closure remain, our Administration is focused on ensuring these students are protected and we believe it is critically important for them to be able to continue their education. We appreciate Temple's efforts to step up in this difficult moment and will continue working together as we move forward.

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