Oprah to Close South African School After Nearly 2 Decades
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa is set to shutter its campus doors in 2027.
Questions people are asking
When will the academy close?
The South African campus is scheduled to close in 2027.
What is replacing the physical school?
The focus is shifting toward providing scholarships to reach a wider number of young women.
How long has the academy been open?
The institution has been operating for nearly two decades.
What happened
Students and faculty at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls face the conclusion of a nearly two-decade-long tenure in South Africa as the campus prepares to close in 2027. This decision marks a significant transition for the institution, which has operated in the region since its inception. The closure shifts the focus of the organization toward a broader model of educational support.
According to People.com and Oprah Daily, the transition is intended to facilitate an expansion of educational access through a new scholarship program. This strategic shift aims to reach a larger number of young women than the current physical campus accommodates. KTVU, Yahoo, and TMZ confirm the 2027 timeline for the academy's final day of operation at the South African site.
While the objective is to prioritize scholarships, the specific details regarding the transition of existing resources and the logistics of the new educational program are not yet specified. It is unclear how the shift will impact current enrollment cycles as the 2027 deadline approaches.
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Who reported it (5)
- Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027 KTVU · 48d ago
- Oprah’s South African girls’ academy will close in 2027 as she expands access to education Yahoo · 48d ago
- The Next Chapter of the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls Oprah Daily · 48d ago
- Oprah Winfrey Says She’s Ending Her South Africa Girls’ Academy to ‘Reach More Young Women’ with Scholarships People.com · 48d ago
- Oprah to Close South African School After Nearly 2 Decades TMZ · 48d ago
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