Ursuline College, Gannon University announce partnership plans [Video]

PEPPER PIKE, Ohio — Ursuline College in Pepper Pike and Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, announced Monday they have signed a letter of intent to enter a strategic partnership.

“The move, which is contingent on the successful completion of due diligence, will create an institution with about 6,000 students, 1,300 employees and campuses in three states — Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida,” according to a press release. “Once complete, it will be the largest Catholic university system in the region.”

The announcement came during a campus town hall at Ursuline College with the leadership of both institutions.

Here’s what they both had to say:

Ursuline President Dr. David King

This collaboration leverages the academic and geographic strengths of both partners to create a more dynamic educational experience.

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