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JACKSONVILLE, TX (KLTV) - One year has passed since Lon Morris College declared bankruptcy. The college auctioned off the core of their 12 acre campus, which was arranged into 16 different groupings of facilities and land. Major purchases were made by local bidders, including Jacksonville ISD.
The school was 30 miles (48 km) south of Tyler. [3] The person who last held the title of college president was Dr. Miles McCall; he resigned effective May 24, 2012. Lon Morris College filed for bankruptcy on July 2, 2012. [4]
Aug 27, 2012 · High expectations for Lon Morris College's quick recovery were dashed on Friday when the college announced it would not be able to open this fall. According to a press release issued by Bridgepoint Consulting, which was hired by the ailing 158-year-old institution to help with its financial woes, LMC will suspend classes and focus on finding a ...
Dec 13, 2018 · But for the scores of students who proudly claimed the mantle of “Bearcat,” Lon Morris offered something more than an education. It welcomed them into a family. When the treasured institution closed its doors in 2012 after filing for bankruptcy, it was a heartbreaking loss for the faculty, students and alumni who called it home.
Aug 16, 2009 · Hundreds of schools were established in East Texas before the Civil War; Lon Morris College alone still exists as the oldest two year college in the entire state. This month marks its 100th anniversary as a junior college in its current location.
Nov 15, 2018 · Former college president Faulk Landrum discusses his days as a student in 1954-56. Time goes by; memories fade. Stories of our past become muddled and we’re often perplexed as we try to recall details of our youth. And sadly many individuals pass away before their memories can be recorded.
Lon Morris College offers over 30 majors in three divisions of studies. Students can choose from three Associate degrees in Arts, Fine Arts, and Sciences. 98% of LMC graduates transfer to 4-year universities.
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