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Picture of building with tower on Clemson campus.
Picture of building with tower on Clemson campus.
Campus image of Martin University, a private college in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Campus image of Martin University, a private college in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Martin University to ‘Pause’ Operations

December 9, 2025

Officials at the private, predominantly Black institution cited financial and enrollment challenges. A decision to close has not been made.

Campus shots of Claremont Graduate University and Pomona College with a orange and black color change.
Campus shots of Claremont Graduate University and Pomona College with a orange and black color change.

Pomona In Talks to Acquire Claremont Graduate University

December 9, 2025

Pomona College is reportedly looking to acquire Claremont Graduate University, which has faced financial challenges over the last decade and has been seeking a strategic partner.

A football flying through the air leaving a trail of money.
A football flying through the air leaving a trail of money.

Coach Buyouts Boom to Record Highs

December 8, 2025

Colleges have agreed to nearly $228 million in severance pay for football coaches this year, almost doubling a previous record for buyouts and prompting fresh scrutiny and legislation.

An arrow showing a downward trend over a broken piggy bank, a research lab, a lecture hall and a pile of paperwork.
An arrow showing a downward trend over a broken piggy bank, a research lab, a lecture hall and a pile of paperwork.
Scales of justice in front of a legal textbook
Scales of justice in front of a legal textbook
A water tower with the letters "UCF" on it sits in the distance; there is a blurry silhouette of a person in the foreground.
A water tower with the letters "UCF" on it sits in the distance; there is a blurry silhouette of a person in the foreground.

Policy Changes and Financial Issues Drove November Cuts

December 3, 2025

Universities across the nation announced job and program cuts last month. Most were related to persistent financial challenges, though some stem from federal and state policy fallout.

A photo of Kyle Wagner, a white man with receding dark hair, wearing glasses and a suit and tie
A photo of Kyle Wagner, a white man with receding dark hair, wearing glasses and a suit and tie