Massachusetts ramps up financial oversight for 2 faith-based colleges

The state's higher education department said it couldn't confirm that Boston Baptist College and Northpoint Bible College will be able to stay open.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 6, 2024

Legal threat over University of Phoenix deal gains momentum

An Idaho legislative committee advanced a resolution that would allow the Legislature's leaders to file a lawsuit over the transaction.

By Natalie Schwartz • March 4, 2024

Notre Dame College to close after spring semester

The Roman Catholic college cited declining enrollment and fewer traditional-aged students as factors in its decision to close.

By Lilah Burke • March 1, 2024

How can governors oversee successful higher education mergers?

Several factors influence the outcomes of consolidation efforts, including whether public systems have healthy relationships with state leaders.

By Ricardo Azziz • Feb. 29, 2024

Idaho lawmakers could put University of Phoenix deal at ‘grave risk,’ official says

A member of the state’s education board told legislators that taking legal action — as threatened in a pending resolution — could imperil the transaction. 

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 29, 2024

Bay Path University to acquire Cambridge College

The deal will bring together two Massachusetts-based institutions focused on career education and adult learners.

By Natalie Schwartz • Feb. 28, 2024

Jamestown Business College ceases enrollment of new students, plans to close

The New York for-profit blamed "the college’s size and the expanding government regulations" for its impending closure.

By Laura Spitalniak • Feb. 2, 2024

How many people actually need a four-year diploma?

Recent analysis on workforce trends suggests colleges with enrollment declines should not expect demand to surge, argues Ricardo Azziz. 

By Ricardo Azziz • Jan. 30, 2024

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts to end degree programs

The 218-year-old institution has struggled with declining enrollment and rising costs, trends that are affecting small colleges across the country.

By Laura Spitalniak • Jan. 12, 2024

Colleges that can’t survive owe their employees dignified closures

The library director of a small Pennsylvania college lays out what leaders should consider when their institutions are struggling to stay open.

By Mari Flynn • Dec. 11, 2023

Labor Department’s overtime proposal should spur more colleges to consider a merger

The proposed rule, which would raise the threshold for overtime pay eligibility to around $55,000, could financially stress many higher education institutions.

By Ricardo Azziz • Updated Dec. 4, 2023

The College of Saint Rose will close at the end of the academic year

The Roman Catholic institution in New York said it suffered from years of declining enrollment and pandemic-induced financial turbulence.

By Laura Spitalniak • Dec. 1, 2023

Jessup University to acquire fellow Christian college Multnomah University

Multnomah said it has faced declining enrollment and financial challenges, making it impossible to operate independently.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 9, 2023

A timeline of Birmingham-Southern College’s failed bid to stay open

The private nonprofit announced a deal to sell its campus to Miles College four months after closing on May 31.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated March 27, 2024

Notre Dame of Maryland University to acquire graduate health college

The Roman Catholic institution will take over the Maryland University of Integrative Health early next year.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 30, 2023

College officials considering mergers need to have sufficient resources

Expenses can range from merging information technology departments to updating signage — and they materialize before any gains do.

By Ricardo Azziz • Oct. 27, 2023

Judge dismisses Birmingham-Southern’s lawsuit over denied $30M state loan

The college wanted a court order forcing the state treasurer to issue the funding, saying it would likely close without emergency relief.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Oct. 25, 2023

Lincoln Christian University to close in May

The Illinois institution plans to transfer its seminary school to Ozark Christian College, just over 400 miles away in Missouri.

By Laura Spitalniak • Oct. 12, 2023

What qualities do college leaders need to lead major institutional restructuring?

While traits like courage may be more innate, other key skills can be learned, writes Ricardo Azziz, an expert in corporate restructuring in higher education

By Ricardo Azziz • Sept. 29, 2023

Art Institutes to close all remaining colleges

The abrupt announcement brings an end to a career college chain that has struggled financially over the past decade.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 25, 2023

Alderson Broaddus files for bankruptcy in preparation for closure

The university also surrendered its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission. 

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 1, 2023

Cox College to close and transition operations to new healthcare education alliance

The private Missouri nonprofit is shuttering sometime after the spring 2025 term and folding into an alliance with other colleges and a public school system.

By Natalie Schwartz • Sept. 1, 2023

Hodges University to close by August 2024

The small, private nonprofit college in Florida attributed the decision to recent enrollment challenges and financial difficulties.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 28, 2023

Are faith-based colleges in trouble? It depends.

Recent closures of religiously affiliated colleges have raised alarm, but these institutions can be under vastly different enrollment and financial pressures. 

By Ricardo Azziz • Aug. 14, 2023

How many college closures are on the horizon?

More institutions may shut down as operating expenses increase and demographics shift, higher ed experts say.

By Natalie Schwartz • Aug. 9, 2023