May 5, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

Closures Contributed to Deep Cuts in April

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Josh Moody Mon, 05/04/2026 - 03:00 AM

Colleges announced hundreds of layoffs and buyouts last month as many work to close budget deficits brought on by state and federal funding issues and other challenges.

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