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We’re beginning to get some clarity as to the future of at least some of the programs at Finlandia University.
On yesterday’s Copper Country Today program, university president Timothy Pinnow said very little time elapsed between the board’s decision to close the college, and the public announcement…
And, while many of the university’s offerings will end, some will live on.
The school’s hockey programs could continue at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Pinnow says Wartburg is nationally known for its athletic programs, and has been thinking about adding hockey…
Pinnow is confident that action by the Finlandia Foundation will assure the future of the Finnish elements of the university…
The Finlandia Foundation is based in Pasadena, California, and is not related to the university.
And, the nursing school has a good chance of continuing as part of Michigan Tech…
Pinnow said Tech president Rick Koubeck reached out immediately…
Pinnow says he anticipates the university will have enough assets to pay off its obligations, but it will take some time to work out how that will happen.
Hear the entire interview here.
