Alabama News
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Judson College in Marion is facing an uncertain financial future. It is the fifth-oldest women’s college in the country and is home to the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame. It was founded in 1838.
Judson President W. Mark Tew says money is needed to make sure the private Baptist college can reopen in January following the Christmas holiday.
Tew has sent a letter to friends of the college, acknowledging financial difficulties due to declining enrollment, the recession of 2008 and this year’s COVID-19 pandemic.
“Should the college be unable to secure sufficient resources by December 31, we are making plans to assist our students with teach-out and transfer options,” Tew said in the letter.