June 1, 2001

Loyola of Chicago to Cut Graduate-Level Classics

By MARTIN VAN DER WERF

Loyola University Chicago has decided to eliminate all graduate programs in classical studies as it revamps its academic offerings in the face of sliding enrollment and operating deficits.

The university also plans to eliminate 35 full-time administrative and staff positions.

Officials had proposed eliminating the classical-studies department altogether. Under the new plan, classical studies will remain a stand-alone department, although no more