PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A merger between two Oregon educational institutions could happen months later than expected.
Willamette University and Pacific University have confirmed that their initial plan to finalize their legal merger by Jan. 5 has since been postponed to Apr. 1. The delay comes as both organizations address “pre-merger work” such as consolidating their payroll systems, according to a joint statement.
“Doing this pre-merger work well will take time, and the shift in target date reflects our dedication to thoughtfully move forward as we create the largest private university in the Northwest,” a spokesperson for the institutions told KOIN 6…