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

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Community Colleges

The nation’s community colleges look to innovative programs and funding models as they work to boost enrollment and stay financially afloat in the changing higher education world.

By Higher Ed Dive staff

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

Cardinal Stritch University campus purchased for $24M

The Ramirez Family Foundation, which promotes Christian education, bought the property after the institution closed in May.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 2, 2023

Alderson Broaddus University loses state operating approval, portending closure

Financial and leadership issues have plagued the Baptist-affiliated institution in West Virginia for months.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Aug. 1, 2023

Is government support for distressed colleges a good thing?

Alabama lawmakers bailed out Birmingham-Southern College. Ricardo Azziz, principal at a higher ed consultancy, explores whether this type of move is wise.

By Ricardo Azziz • July 19, 2023

New York’s King’s College cancels fall classes — but remains open for now

The financially struggling Christian institution also lost its accreditation, but is appealing the decision.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • July 18, 2023

Johnson University will close its Florida campus next June

The Christian institution said it faced years-long operating deficits and enrollment competition from two-year and public colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 12, 2023

Calvin University to acquire Compass College of Film & Media

The Christian institutions, both in Michigan, will finalize their merger in fall 2023, pending approval from regulators.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 7, 2023

Wisconsin governor vetoes plan to combine university system campus, technical college

Gov. Evers shot down the proposal Wednesday, saying it unfairly singled out the colleges and overstepped the legislature’s purview.

By Laura Spitalniak • July 6, 2023