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    Bowie State University plans to cut nearly 80 jobs

    The public Maryland institution is grappling with reduced state funding, a drop in enrollment and rising costs.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    Southern Oregon University plan would cut or consolidate 13 academic units

    A proposal to address a financial crisis has garnered pushback from faculty and others who worry about the university’s mission. 

    By • May 7, 2026
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    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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    For-profit design college in Ohio to shutter

    The Modern College of Design pivoted suddenly to online operations on Monday as it announced its intention to close for good next month.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    Q&A

    UConn’s new CFO talks higher ed mission, March Madness bump

    Anthony Rini discussed what sports means to him, his views on higher education and how he plans to approach his new role.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 6, 2026
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    Kent State University to lay off up to 45 staffers

    The university is trying to head off a projected $18 million budget gap for fiscal 2027, though the president says it is in a relatively strong financial position.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    Education Department finalizes rule tightening federal student lending

    The agency kept a contested definition of “professional” student that excludes fields like graduate nursing and physical therapy from higher loan caps.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Southern Oregon University risks closure without deep cuts, consultants say

    Despite receiving $15 million in emergency state funding, SOU must still cut faculty, staff and programs to shore up its finances, a Deloitte analysis says. 

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Saint Augustine’s University files for bankruptcy following accreditation woes

    The beleaguered institution plans to pivot to certificates and apprenticeship programs after initiating a Chapter 11 to get its finances in order.

    By • April 28, 2026
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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