University of the Arts Faces Immediate Closure Amid Financial Crisis

Philadelphia institution's sudden shutdown leaves students, faculty, and staff scrambling for alternatives and legal recourse.

Students, faculty, and staff were given less than a week's notice of the university's closure.
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shutdown.
A class-action lawsuit has been filed by nine former employees citing insufficient notice under federal law.
Temple University is exploring a potential merger to preserve the arts school's legacy.
A management firm has been hired to oversee the closure process and support affected individuals.