Why Arthur Levine believes 25 percent of US colleges are headed for closure

Arthur Levine warns that US higher education is heading for a painful reckoning, with up to a quarter of colleges at risk of closure. As costs rise and traditional models falter, he argues universities must abandon outdated systems, rethink grades and credentials, and urgently adapt to a global, digital economy—or face irreversible decline.

Why Arthur Levine believes 25 percent of US colleges are headed for closure
Arthur Levine warns that US higher education is heading for a painful reckoning, with up to a quarter of colleges at risk of closure. As costs rise and traditional models falter, he argues universities must abandon outdated systems, rethink grades and credentials, and urgently adapt to a global, digital economy—or face irreversible decline.