Predominantly Black college to shut down after Covid-19 and cyberattack burdens

After more than 150 years, Lincoln College in central Illinois is closing its doors after significant challenges from Covid-19 and complications stemming from a recent cyberattack

The college is a predominantly Black institution, as designated by the U.S. Department of Education, and according to the Lincoln Heritage Museum, was the only college named for Abraham Lincoln while he was still living. It opened in 1865.

"Read MoreAs of summer 2021, Lincoln College had roughly 1,200 students.Additionally, according to the statement, when the systems were restored in March 2022, there were"significant enrollment shortfalls, requiring a transformational donation or partnership to sustain Lincoln College beyond the current semester," and,"Unfortunately, these efforts did not create long-term viability for Lincoln College in the face of the pandemic.

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