This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for April 27, 2026
This week’s news and commentary include:
+ We have a 2nd college closure announcement in Mass.
+ More cuts for majors and programs. The list gets longer each week. There are few better signs of an industry in contraction than this.
+ Students at a closed college (Martin University) sue the leadership.
+ Sports programs at the big-brand name colleges continue to be sliced away.
+ And much more.
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Anna Maria College (MASS) announces abrupt closure, citing financial and enrollment woes
Accepted and enrolled students say they were blindsided by Anna Maria College closing in Paxton, Massachusetts
Iowa regents approve 10 program cuts at 2 universities
State universities (Iowa) gain initial approval to eliminate low-enrollment programs
Michigan State, University of Michigan face over 60% cut under state funding bill
Students, Staff, Alumni Sue Martin (University) Over Closure
Temple has lost average of $200 million annually as enrollment slides, and retention rates are a major issue, internal report says
Arkansas to drop men's and women's tennis for financial reasons
Students ‘devastated' as Hampshire College becomes latest small school to close
Flag Football Teams Are a New Pitch for Small Colleges to Lure Students
Drexel’s new president must tackle a deficit and declining enrollment. He sees it as a ‘moment of reinvention.’
The college crisis that Ohio leaders and governor candidates are too scared of to solve
Show notes:
Get the College Viability Transparency tool.
Get the 2026 College Majors Completion App for students and families.
Anna Maria College (MASS) announces abrupt closure, citing financial and enrollment woes
Accepted and enrolled students say they were blindsided by Anna Maria College closing in Paxton, Massachusetts
Iowa regents approve 10 program cuts at 2 universities
State universities (Iowa) gain initial approval to eliminate low-enrollment programs
Michigan State, University of Michigan face over 60% cut under state funding bill
Students, Staff, Alumni Sue Martin (University) Over Closure
Temple has lost average of $200 million annually as enrollment slides, and retention rates are a major issue, internal report says
Arkansas to drop men's and women's tennis for financial reasons
Students ‘devastated' as Hampshire College becomes latest small school to close
Flag Football Teams Are a New Pitch for Small Colleges to Lure Students
Drexel’s new president must tackle a deficit and declining enrollment. He sees it as a ‘moment of reinvention.’
The college crisis that Ohio leaders and governor candidates are too scared of to solve