May 14, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

Second Acts for Closed Campuses

Four images stacked on top of one another showing the states of decay and revitalization that have occurred at the University of Oregon - Portland, Marylhurst University, Urbana University and Bacone College.

Josh Moody Thu, 05/14/2026 - 03:00 AM

When colleges close, they leave sprawling facilities behind. Some are acquired by other colleges or converted into housing, K–12 schools or businesses. Others fall into disrepair.

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