This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Feb 9, 2026
This week (February 6, 2026):
+ Southern Oregon University warns of financial crisis by early 2027. Some interesting mea cuplas.
+ Buffalo State program cuts spark strong reactions from students
+ Oklahoma Governor Nixes Tenure At Most Of The State’s Public Colleges
+ Inside the collapse of California College of the Arts: School gambled on a major campus expansion and lost. There may be more to it than that.
+ And much, much, more.
Show notes:
If you want to get the weekly College Financial Transparency update, click here.
Southern Oregon University warns of financial crisis, payroll risk by early 2027
5 layoffs as Idaho Statue U. axes College of Education, splits biology department in mass restructuring
Santa Monica College to eliminate more than 70 jobs despite pushback from staff, students
Buffalo State program cuts spark strong reactions from students
UA Little Rock Continues Enrollment Growth for Spring 2026
Niagara University Reports 73% Surge in Spring Transfer Enrollment
Fitch Downgrades Manhattan University (NY) to 'BBB-'; Outlook Negative
International Graduate Enrollment Is Falling Off a Cliff
More Colleges Are Using Direct Admissions. They’re Still Discovering What Makes It Successful
Inside the collapse of California College of the Arts: School gambled on a major campus expansion and lost
Oklahoma Governor Nixes Tenure At Most Of The State’s Public Colleges
The Campaign to Make Professors Teach More
Show notes:
If you want to get the weekly College Financial Transparency update, click here.
Southern Oregon University warns of financial crisis, payroll risk by early 2027
5 layoffs as Idaho Statue U. axes College of Education, splits biology department in mass restructuring
Santa Monica College to eliminate more than 70 jobs despite pushback from staff, students
Buffalo State program cuts spark strong reactions from students
UA Little Rock Continues Enrollment Growth for Spring 2026
Niagara University Reports 73% Surge in Spring Transfer Enrollment
Fitch Downgrades Manhattan University (NY) to 'BBB-'; Outlook Negative
International Graduate Enrollment Is Falling Off a Cliff
More Colleges Are Using Direct Admissions. They’re Still Discovering What Makes It Successful
Inside the collapse of California College of the Arts: School gambled on a major campus expansion and lost
Oklahoma Governor Nixes Tenure At Most Of The State’s Public Colleges
The Campaign to Make Professors Teach More