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Is this the first college closing announced in 2025?

University Business

Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today, said Ted Bristol, chair of the college’s board of trustees.

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The college closings of 2024—and what lies beyond

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The college closings and mergers of 2024 Cornish College of the Arts (Washington) Seattle University, a private Jesuit university serving over 7,000 students, announced it acquired Cornish College of the Arts on Dec. California State University Maritime Academy The California State University Board of Trustees voted on Nov.

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We’ve fumed already. Now, it’s time for action to return trust in FAFSA

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While the Department of Education has announced that a review is being launched to seek recommendations about how to improve the Federal Student Aid office, America is at a crisis point and the situation demands immediate action. It is time for members of Congress and the Department of Education to do theirs.

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These 2 colleges avoided closings in March by merger, acquisition

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Despite the collaborative efforts of the entire Northland family, we no longer have the resources needed to navigate the economic and demographic storms endangering small, liberal arts institutions today, said Ted Bristol, chair of the college’s board of trustees.

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How real work builds student character at these 10 Federal Work Colleges

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Antioch College President Jane Fernandes was elated when she discovered her college would be formally designated as a Federal Work College by the Department of Education. Eight other small liberal arts schools are currently designated four-year federal work colleges. Berea College in Berea (Ky.)

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Why are 87% of these community college students not earning a bachelor’s degree?

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As for low-income students, a new report from the Department of Education details how infrequently their college hopes pan out. Despite their distance, ASU is launching ASU Local at LBCC’s Liberal Arts Campus. Some colleges are committing to partnerships across state lines.

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Magdalen College Announces Closure - Josh Moody, Inside Higher Ed

Economics and Change in Higher Education

Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts, a small Catholic institution in New Hampshire, will close at the end of the academic year due to low enrollment and financial challenges, WMUR 9 reported. The local ABC affiliate reported that Magdalen currently enrolls about 60 students.