Serving Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, MI

Concordia University's Ann Arbor branch may become independent to alleviate financial problems

Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio

Concordia University

Financially troubled Concordia University in Ann Arbor will continue to operate at least through the 2024-25 school year as officials consider having the school operate independently from the Wisconsin campus.

CUAA Board of Regents Chair John Berg told students in a video message that their goal is to ensure that Concordia Ann Arbor continues its Christ-centered mission of education. He said the decision to explore the possibility of the Ann Arbor campus to become an autonomous university will be given a thorough investigation and consideration.

<i>“This cannot happen overnight. A subcommittee is being formed to review the compromise, financial model and explore the best path forward for Concordia University-Ann Arbor and for all who loved this treasured place.”</i>

Last month, Concordia revealed that the financial situation on the Ann Arbor campus could not continue as they were losing more money than they were taking in. The board asked President Erik Ankerberg for recommendations.

Non-commercial, fact based reporting is made possible by your financial support.  Make your donation to WEMU today to keep your community NPR station thriving.

Like 89.1 WEMU on Facebook and follow us on Twitter

Contact WEMU News at 734.487.3363 or email us at studio@wemu.org

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
News Reporter and Host Kevin Meerschaert was a student reporter at WEMU in the early 90s. After another 30 years in the public radio business and stops in Indiana, Maryland, Florida, and New Mexico, Kevin is back to where it all began.