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Coverage dated October 15, 2026

Why small colleges are closing and the toll on communities

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Why small colleges are closing and the toll on students and communities

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  1. PBS NewsHour

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    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.

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