Monthly Update - August 2024
Rising college closures prompt greater scrutiny
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This month’s highlights:
Top News - The number of college closures has surged dramatically, with at least 30 institutions shutting down in 2023 and a rate of one per week in 2024, starkly higher than the previous highest annual closure rate of 13.
Missouri Update - The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis puts several Missouri four-year institutions on the watch list.
Kansas Update - According to the SFSL, Benedictine College is in the greatest danger of closure in Kansas due to recent financial scores and disclosures.
Additional Highlights - We are excited to announce that Jim Malle has joined our team as Director of Policy to oversee legislative and advocacy initiatives in Missouri.