January 3, 2003

Syracuse U. Will Close Its Nursing School

Syracuse University will close its nursing school by the end of the 2005-6 academic year.

The December decision, which stems from financial troubles and years of declining enrollments, comes at a time when applications to nursing schools around the country are starting to rebound. In addition, the nation is facing a severe shortage of nurses.

Applications to Syracuse's undergraduate program edged up slightly this year, reflecting the national trend, and many faculty members

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