Duluth Business University (DBU) was a private

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that closed in June 2018. At its peak it enrolled about 300 students and was the oldest college in Duluth, Minnesota. DBU closed in June 2018 because its accreditor had its authority revoked by the

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which has caused enrollment problems for the institution.

History

Founded in 1891, in

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, the privately owned and operated school was focused on career-specific training. In May 1994, DBU obtained degree-granting status from the state of

and offers an associate degree in Applied Sciences and two Bachelor of Science degrees. In April 2003, DBU moved to a different facility, and added training for health fields as well as on-line education options. On July 19, 2017, Duluth Business University announced that it will close in June 2018.

Alumni

* William L. McKnight - former chairman of 3M corporation

Affiliations

Duluth Business University was a part of the Globe Education Network, educational affiliates include: * Globe University/Minnesota School of Business * Broadview University * Minnesota School of Cosmetology

References

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* Defunct private universities and colleges in Minnesota Former for-profit universities and colleges in the United States Universities and colleges established in 1891 Education in Duluth, Minnesota Universities and colleges in St. Louis County, Minnesota 1891 establishments in Minnesota {{Minnesota-university-stub