“Innovate or die” is a phrase that Jeffrey Docking, president of Adrian College in Michigan, often uses to chalk up today’s epidemic of college closures and withered balance sheets. South of Ann Arbor, Michigan, Adrian College is a small, private, tuition... See more
Martin University announced it has officially closed and begun selling assets, according to a letter published by the Board of Trustees in the Indianapolis Recorder. The board cited increased costs, declining enrollment and rising debt for its announcemen... See more
AI has shed its novelty and become a pillar of student success, operational management and program competitiveness, according to the latest research by WGU Labs. The research arm of Western Governors University predicts these advancements will shape offic... See more
Backlash against student speech peaked in 2025 as college administrators and political officials grappled with dialogue and demonstrations, according to the latest report from FIRE, or the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. The free speech w... See more
At least 15 college campuses closed in 2025 as the traditional business models of higher education grew more volatile.
Small private regional institutions dependent on tuition revenue are the most likely demographic to shut down.
While nearly half of the ... See more
