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Another Round of Cuts Hit Colleges in March
Three universities in Ohio announced job and program cuts in March. They were joined by public and private institutions coast to coast in making workforce reductions.
Rosemont College to Merge With Villanova
A Better Measure of Financial Health
The Trump administration should change how it evaluates the financial health of higher ed institutions, Ariel Sokol writes.
How Sweet Briar College Defied the Odds of Closure
A decade ago, administrators tried to shutter the small women’s college in Virginia, but devoted alumnae fought back and prevailed. Thanks to them, it’s still standing.
Trump Order Threatens University Libraries, Museums
The president disbanded the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Academic researchers, librarians and museum professionals say defunding the agency undermines their commitment to education.
‘Proactive Punishment’: Trump Admin Pauses $175M to Penn
The university is facing an investigation related to transgender athletes’ participation in sports, and a White House official says the freeze is “just a taste of what could be coming down the pipe.”
Moody’s Downgrades Sector Outlook to Negative
In December, the ratings agency predicted stability for higher education, but the Trump administration has upended that forecast.