Unprecedented crisis grips US colleges, squeezed by soaring costs and Trump-fuelled distrust

Around 15 higher education institutions closed in 2025 due to debt, and about 40 closed in 2024. In addition to cuts in government funding, academia faced a decline in enrollment as many young people questioned the value of the skills taught.

Around 15 higher education institutions closed in 2025 due to debt, and about 40 closed in 2024. In addition to cuts in government funding, academia faced a decline in enrollment as many young people questioned the value of the skills taught.

A growing number of states are providing tax dollars to university athletics

States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets  AP News

French advertising giant Publicis Groupe has a new American teammate: Travis Kelce. The ad-holding company and the popular Kansas City Chiefs tight end are forming a joint venture that aims to help advertisers find and start partnerships with college athletes and universities, a sign of the growing importance of so-cal

Cost of living crisis: Economists warn 'inflation expected to rise' after shock energy bill hike  GB News