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Valley Forge Military Academy to Close After 100 Years

9/16/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, will close after the 2025-2026 academic year due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
The board of trustees announced this decision, ending nearly 100 years of operation.
The final graduating class, the 98th Corps of Cadets, will graduate on May 30, 2026.
Valley Forge Military College will remain open on the same campus.
Support will be provided for cadets and faculty during the transition.

History

Historical Context

The G.I. Bill, enacted in 1944, expanded educational opportunities for veterans, significantly boosting enrollment at military academies like Valley Forge Military Academy. However, by 2026, rising costs and declining enrollment will lead to its closure, ending nearly a century of operation. This reflects broader shifts in military education and societal attitudes toward military service, impacting future cadets and faculty.

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Story summary

Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pennsylvania, will close after the 2025-2026 academic year due to rising costs and declining enrollment.
The board of trustees announced this decision, ending nearly 100 years of operation.
The final graduating class, the 98th Corps of Cadets, will graduate on May 30, 2026.
Valley Forge Military College will remain open on the same campus.
Support will be provided for cadets and faculty during the transition.

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