By — Paul Solman Paul Solman By — Ryan Connelly Holmes Ryan Connelly Holmes Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-small-colleges-are-closing-and-the-toll-on-students-and-communities Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Across the nation, scores of small private colleges and universities are either closing or under threat. As each school shutters, students, faculty, and the surrounding community struggle to find a way forward. Paul Solman reports on one such school and the effects of its demise. It's part of our higher education series, Rethinking College, and produced in collaboration with the Hechinger Report. Listen to this Segment By — Paul Solman Paul Solman Paul Solman has been a correspondent for the PBS News Hour since 1985, mainly covering business and economics. @paulsolman By — Ryan Connelly Holmes Ryan Connelly Holmes
Why small colleges are closing and the toll on students and communities
In short
The closure of small colleges across the United States is a significant trend that affects students, faculty, and communities. This phenomenon underscores the need for a reevaluation of higher education models and inclusive educational opportunities.
Key points
- This trend reflects broader shifts in educational landscapes and societal priorities.: This trend reflects broader shifts in educational landscapes and societal priorities.
- It highlights the need for a reevaluation of higher education models and inclusive educat…: It highlights the need for a reevaluation of higher education models and inclusive educational opportunities.