Higher Education
Sector Distress Monitor

University of Montana reduces faculty as enrollment cliff hits rural public universities

Muhlenberg College announces faculty and staff reductions amid enrollment pressure

Ohio Wesleyan University offers faculty buyouts as enrollment pressure mounts

Goddard College closes after decades of financial pressure

Alaska Pacific University faces severe financial distress, program cuts

University of the Arts closes abruptly — mid-semester notice to 1,400 students

Lincoln University (Missouri) faces financial strain, staff reductions

Cabrini University closes after 70 years — enrollment collapse cited

Duquesne University faculty union conflict over proposed cuts and program changes

Marywood University reduces faculty positions, consolidates programs

University of Akron continues multi-year reduction — further program and staff cuts in 2024

Spalding University eliminates programs, cuts staff as financial pressure intensifies

WVU eliminates 143 faculty positions, cuts 32 degree programs

Hamline University cuts faculty and academic programs amid financial strain

The pattern is clear. The question is whether your institution is next.

Every institution tracked on this page had visible warning signs before the headline. Elevorra's IHI scoring identifies those signals early — when options are still available.