The University of Michigan entered preliminary discussions to purchase 187‑acres of property owned by Concordia University, a private Wisconsin-based Christian college with campuses in several states. Concordia has experienced growing financial pains for the past two years, removing athletic programs and transitioning to remote learning, ultimately resulting in the Ann Arbor campus shutting down most on-campus academic programs after the 2024-25 school year.
In an email to The Michigan Daily, Paul Corliss, U-M assistant vice president for public affairs and internal communications, wrote that the University is still exploring Concordia as a potential acquisition.
“The University of Michigan is in preliminary discussions to explore the possibility of acquiring property currently owned by Concordia University,” Corliss wrote. “Significant due diligence is required before any decisions are made about the property or its potential use.”…