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Although founded in 1846 by a group of Methodist clergymen as the Illinois Conference Female Academy, the first class was not held until 1848. Since its beginnings, the college was affiliated with the United Methodist Church. It was one of the oldest institutions of higher education originally for women in the United States .
MacMurray College, founded in 1846, was an independent, four-year college with a strong liberal arts tradition that was closed by its Board of Trustees after the 2020 spring semester. Its 60-acre campus was located in the city of Jacksonville, about 30 miles west of Springfield.
Nov 14, 2020 · JACKSONVILLE, Ill. – In March, MacMurray College made the decision to cease operations after 174 years. On Thursday, the campus was auctioned off to the highest bidders.
JACKSONVILLE, IL (March 27, 2020) – The Board of Trustees of MacMurray College has voted unanimously to close the institution at the end of the spring semester, marking the end of its 174-year-old history.
Feb 13, 2021 · Illinois College is one of the fastest growing, with enrollment having picked up 30% in the last decade. MacMurray College is closed and a land auction in mid-November broke up the campus.
JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (AP) — A central Illinois college will close its doors after 174 years due to declining enrollment and other financial challenges. The State Journal-Register reports the chairman of the MacMurray College board of trustees said Friday the four-year liberal arts college in Jacksonville will close at the end of the spring ...
Mar 27, 2020 · MacMurray College is an independent, four-year college with a strong liberal arts tradition, committed to preparing graduates for satisfying and productive professional careers. Its 60-acre campus is located in west central Illinois in the city of Jacksonville, about 30 miles west of Springfield.
