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Doomed by Debt
The College That Mortgaged Everything
Loans were a lifeline for Finlandia University. Until they weren’t. -
The Review | Opinion
The Ethical Poverty of Dorms for the Rich
Coffee lounges and exclusive fitness studios help attract students. They also stratify the student body. -
Aging Facilities
The Backlog That Could Threaten Higher Ed’s Viability
Campuses went on a decades-long building boom. The bill for maintaining them, which has rarely been fully met, is coming due. -
Campus Safety
‘Sadly, It’s a Club’: What Michigan State Leaders Learned Responding to a Mass Shooting
After a shooting spree last week killed three students, officials wrestled with how to make the campus feel safe, when to resume operations, and how to handle the media. Here’s what they told us. -
A Perilous Pact
The U. of Iowa Leased Its Utilities Operations for $1 Billion. Now, Its Partner in the Deal Is Suing.
The university’s 50-year agreement with two private companies has devolved into an alleged breach of contract. -
Data
The State With Too Many Campuses
Pennsylvania’s higher-ed landscape faces steep challenges. Its large number of colleges relative to its traditional-age student population is a big reason. -
Shifting International-Student Trends
ON DEMAND: The Institute of International Education’s annual Open Doors report offers the most comprehensive look into international-student trends. Join us as we host an expert panel and dive into the latest enrollment figures. With Support From ETS TOEFL. Watch on demand. -
Creating Campus Spaces to Support Student Success
ON DEMAND: In this virtual forum, experts in architecture, campus planning, and student life share insights to help colleges rethink their campus design to better meet students where they are, support learning, and foster a sense of belonging. With Support From JLL. Watch on demand. -
Campus Housing
‘Dormzilla’ Gets a Little Less Monstrous
The University of California at Santa Barbara’s massive dormitory project, criticized for its windowless rooms, will shed two floors — and arrive later than expected. -
Dormitories
California Is Confronting Its Student-Housing Woes. But There’s No Quick Fix.
UCLA is buying a defunct college campus, and the state is committing billions of dollars to new housing projects.