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    East Carolina University plans to cut 44 academic programs

    The university launched a review of its offerings last fall along with a push to shed $25 million from its budget as it wrestles with enrollment pressure.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Week in review: Michigan State, University of Michigan face proposed huge cuts

    We’re rounding up recent stories, from University of Arizona being let off the hook for discharged student loans to several colleges landing major gifts. 

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Trendline

    Campus Facilities

    Physical security measures, renovation backlogs, sustainability and financing all come into play when the spotlight turns to college and university campuses.    

    By Higher Ed Dive staff
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    Anna Maria College in Massachusetts to close

    The Catholic institution, which had recently seen promising enrollment signs, was flagged by state regulators as a risk following mounting financial pressure.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Iowa regents approve 10 program cuts at 2 universities

    The board greenlit plans to end undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Iowa and University of Northern Iowa after a mandated review.

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Florida for-profit flight college shuts down suddenly

    The Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology’s main campus was in the midst of appealing its accreditation loss. 

    By • April 23, 2026
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    Michigan State, University of Michigan face over 60% cut under state funding bill

    The two universities would each lose over $200 million under a House proposal one college official described as “shortsighted and harmful.”

    By • April 23, 2026
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    University of Arizona off the hook for $72M in discharged Ashford loans

    The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration decided against seeking to potentially recoup millions from the public flagship.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    $5M gift to wipe out Clarke University’s debt

    The private Catholic institution in Iowa previously announced it would eliminate 13 academic programs and reduce its workforce.

    By • April 17, 2026
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    Anna Maria College flagged as closure risk by state

    Massachusetts’ higher education department said it can’t confirm the institution “has sufficient resources to be able to sustain operations at current levels.”

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Walla Walla Community College board votes to close satellite campus

    Even as they prepare to shutter the Clarkston, Washington, location, officials are exploring alternative funding to keep a physical presence in the area. 

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Syracuse University offers early retirement to 175 faculty

    The buyouts come amid a plan to cut scores of low-enrollment academic programs to refocus the private nonprofit’s offerings. 

    By • April 15, 2026
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    Hampshire College to close after years-long turnaround effort comes up short

    The private institution in Massachusetts faced a heavy debt burden, persistent deficits, sputtering enrollment, possible accreditation loss and other challenges.

    By • Updated April 15, 2026
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    Donations to colleges hold steady amid higher ed disruption

    The growth reflects the “continued trust that donors place in educational institutions,” the Council for Advancement and Support of Education said.

    By • April 14, 2026
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    Iowa State plans to cut or merge 23 programs after mandated review

    The state’s board of regents last year directed public universities to look at low-enrollment programs and recommend closures.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Renovation backlog for college facilities hits new highs

    The dollar value of deferred capital projects grew by 8% last year, according to the latest state of higher ed facilities report from Gordian.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Southern Oregon University gets $15M lifeline from the state

    The public institution was facing a looming cash crunch. Now it needs a plan to balance its budget and operate in the future without increased state help.

    By • April 8, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    What can financial metrics actually tell college leaders about their programs?

    Measuring the costs and revenues of academic offerings isn't straightforward, but those accounting decisions have big implications in an era of austerity.

    By • April 2, 2026
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    Walla Walla Community College eyes 43 layoffs, closing a branch campus

    The Washington institution may declare a financial emergency as it seeks $4.3 million in savings for a budget under strain from rising costs.

    By • March 27, 2026
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    Kentucky State could get dramatic academic overhaul under state proposal

    A bill in the state’s General Assembly would declare financial exigency at the university and transform it into a polytechnic institution.

    By • March 27, 2026
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    Hampshire College risks losing accreditation amid financial troubles

    The New England Commission of Higher Education asked the institution to show why it should not be placed on probation or lose accreditation.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Average net tuition down when adjusted for inflation, Brookings data shows

    The findings stand "in stark contrast to the public’s perception,” report author Phillip Levine said.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    Lane Community College could cut 20 positions amid looming $4M deficit

    Leaders at the Oregon institution have also proposed eliminating its health information management and criminal justice programs.

    By • March 23, 2026
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    Higher ed organizations press Congress to quickly fill Pell funding gaps

    Over 60 groups signed a letter to top lawmakers raising concerns about a multi-billion dollar shortfall in fiscal 2026 and beyond for the key student aid program.

    By • March 19, 2026
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    University of Providence could cut programs, employees as it shores up budget

    The Montana institution declared financial exigency in December as it braces for an annual $8 million budget gap once it loses critical fiscal support.

    By • March 18, 2026
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    The New School turns to layoffs to help cut another 15% of employees

    The private university recently announced a 7% workforce reduction through voluntary buyouts, but leaders say more cuts are needed to rein in deficits.

    By • March 18, 2026