furlough." This was brought about due to a "significant gap" in the university's finances.
Less than one month later, on July 1, 2024, the university's board of trustees announced publicly on the university's website that the university was beginning the process of closure and classes would not be offered for fall 2024. They also announced teach-out plans with Liberty University and Cairn University. The teach out plan, however, was not accepted by the state of Pennsylvania, though a significant number of students were accepted to Cairn along with many of the former faculty and staff.
== Campus ==
Clarks Summit University was located on a 141-acre (57 ha) suburban campus. The site included 17 major buildings, athletic facilities, and a 4.5-acre lake.
Huckaby Gymnasium in the Phelps Student Center hosted home basketball and volleyball contests.
== Academics ==
The university had more than 80 programs including associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. All students who earned a bachelor's degree …
