Vennard College to Close
Vennard College—an 80-student Christian college in Iowa—will close at the end of the semester, the Des Moines Register reports. Mounting debt and stagnant enrollment are to blame, and officials projected a deficit of $300,000 for the semester, with an even worse outlook for 2009.
The school closed in the mid-'90s over similar financial problems, but officials believe this time, the college will not be coming back.
The school will hold a college fair for other Christian colleges to recruit students, and a final commencement is scheduled for November 22.
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Vennard College Closing
My brother called me to share the news. I attended at the end of the 1960's. I have heard of former students who used Vennard as a launching pad to their current careers. I was too immature to do the college thing. I later used my military career and some basics of my time at Vennard to complete my Bachelor of Science degree. Financial hardships are hitting all around us and I am sad to hear of this closing. But the blessings of the faithful shall live on in the harvest. I wish to extend my thank you to the adminstration, faculty and staff for sacrifices made through the years. Dan Nelson
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