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If approved, the merger between Willamette (above) and Pacific would create the largest private university in Oregon.<\/p>\n
Pacific University and Willamette University have signed a letter of intent to merge, pending approval, which would create the largest private institution in Oregon if the deal is finalized.<\/p>\n
Together the two institutions have a collective study body of about 6,000 students. <\/p>\n
\u201cIf finalized and approved, this merger would be a defining moment for private higher education in the region. Pacific and Willamette are both deeply rooted in Oregon\u2019s history and have educated thousands of leaders who have helped make the Pacific Northwest synonymous with innovation and excellence,\u201d Willamette president Steve Thorsett said in a news release.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pacific president Jenny Coyle emphasized a shared \u201ccommitment to addressing the region\u2019s most pressing workforce needs while preserving the personalized, mission-driven education that defines both of our institutions\u201d and the opportunity to leverage \u201cour collective strengths.\u201d<\/p>\n
The combined entity would be known as the University of the Northwest.<\/p>\n
The two institutions plan to operate under a shared administrative structure but maintain their respective campuses, admissions requirements, academic programs and athletic teams. Their main campuses are located roughly an hour apart; Willamette is in Salem and Pacific in Forest Grove. Willamette also has a campus in Portland that houses an art college.<\/p>\n
The merger will require approval from regulatory bodies, including the Department of Education.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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