No, Higher Ed Mergers Have Never Been Strategic
Higher education mergers are often seen as strategic, but history shows that most mergers involve a stronger institution absorbing a weaker one. The merger of Case Western Reserve University in 1967 is an example of a rare merger of two comparable institutions.
Case Western Reserve University was formed in 1967 from the merger of Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve College. The merger took 80 years to complete and still has separate football teams. Most higher education mergers involve a stronger institution absorbing a weaker one. The topic of mergers is becoming more popular, with many colleges and universities considering teaming up to thrive. Discussions about cross-institutional collaboration are common now. The merger of Case Western Reserve University is an example of a rare merger of two comparable institutions.
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