Big changes in central Seattle for the arts as Seattle University absorbs Cornish College properties, donations and plans new construction.
#SeattleUniversity #CornishCollege #artmuseum #LeeCenter
https://www.capitolhillseattle.com/2025/02/theater-kids-push-back-on-seattle-us-big-plans-for-new-art-museum-to-replace-lee-center/
Theater kids push back on Seattle U’s big plans for new art museum to replace Lee Center

Big plans for Seattle University to create a new art museum along 12th Ave are exciting for the school but some of those closest to the school’s art scenes are rallying to save the much-loved…

CHS Capitol Hill Seattle News
Two of Seattle's private colleges are merging — Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/cornish-and-seattle-u-announce-plans-to-merge-as-higher-ed-storm-looms
#KUOW #News #SeattleUniversity #Education #Arts #College #Seattle
Cornish and Seattle U announce plans to merge as higher ed storm looms

Two of Seattle's private colleges are merging — Seattle University and Cornish College of the Arts.

Seattle University has received the largest art donation ever given to a university. So large, in fact, the Jesuit school will have to build a new museum to house the $300 million collection.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/breathtaking-and-transformational-seattle-university-receives-record-300-million-art-donation
#KUOW #News #Arts #ArtsAndLife #SeattleUniversity #CapitolHill
'Breathtaking' and 'transformational.' Seattle University receives record $300 million art donation

Seattle University has received the largest art donation ever given to a university. So large, in fact, the Jesuit school will have to build a new museum to house the $300 million collection.

DUFF MCKAGAN Looks Back On Decision To Attend Seattle University: 'I Was Really Hungry For Knowledge'

In a new interview with Australia's The Project, GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan spoke about his decision to attend Seattle University more than two decades ago, majoring in business and finance. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was [something] I did when I got sober. I felt like...

BLABBERMOUTH.NET
Why we can't have nice things. This is such a sad development. Clearly #Swedish and #SeattleUniversity won't kick in the dough to save it? So a building will rot and fall apart in the heart of First Hill, and art finds one less place to thrive. #Seattle shoots herself in the foot again.

https://www.thestranger.com/visual-art/2023/08/03/79105821/busted-sewer-pipe-closes-museum-of-museums-for-good
Busted Sewer Pipe Closes Museum of Museums for Good

Goodbye, MoM.

The Stranger