This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Apr 14 2025

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This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Apr 14 2025

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There is much to catch up on in this week's podcast episode.Highlights include: + Two Mass. colleges in financial ‘danger,’ accreditation agency finds – Belatedly so.+ Our College Closed: Advice for Navigating Professional Deaths and Rebirths+ The reason dozens of Mass. colleges could close within a decade (hint: it’s not Trump)+ Shock:  A politician speaks out on a public college closure.+ Yet another accreditation for an undeserving college.   When will accreditors wake up and make colleges graduate more than 50% of their students.+ Much more.Show Notes and LinksGeorgia's public university system combines two schoolsTwo Mass. colleges in financial ‘danger,’ accreditation agency findsConcordia University to layoff 41 staffers, including in Ann Arbor, amid restructuringOur College Closed: Advice for Navigating Professional Deaths and RebirthsUniversities Are Seeking Billions In Bonds As Protection Against Trump’s AssaultThe reason dozens of Mass. colleges could close within a decade (hint: it’s not Trump)Universities face ‘daunting’ facilities needs, report saysSen. Baker on potential closure of PSU Wilkes-Barre: ‘This is not a done deal’Faced with a perfect storm, small local colleges try to navigate the futureESU accreditation reaffirmed by Higher Learning Commission, next reaccreditation in 10 yearsSonoma State officials outline recovery plan amid massive budget deficit and cutsPurchase the 2025 College Viabiltiy App for Executive AnalysisPurchase the 2025 College Viabiltiy App for Students & Families (also for faculty and staff)