This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Feb 23, 2026

This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for Feb 23, 2026

From This Week In College Viability (TWICV) by Gary Stocker

February 23, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 205

About this episode

This episode discusses recent developments in college viability, including closures, financial issues, and enrollment strategies.

This week: + After mass resignation, Lourdes appointed new trustees who voted to close school + How California’s capital is getting FBS football: Economics expert weighs in on Sac State's move to the MAC + ASU plans to add tens of thousands to online student enrollment. Be careful of your Mom and Pop online enrollment programs. + UCLA CFO blows whistle on university finances + Education Department Moves to Eliminate "Regional Accreditor" Label in Major Higher Ed Shake-Up + Plus: What is 'fit'? Show notes and links: Yale College has laid off some employees as it reduces staff, Lewis says UNT faces $45 million budget shortfall amid state funding cuts and drop in international students WSU to close Yakima College of Nursing, sending students to Tri-Cities and Spokane Central State University lays off faculty as financial woes, SB 1 hit After mass resignation, Lourdes appointed new trustees who voted to close school How ASU plans to add tens of thousands to online student enrollment Christian education: Multnomah gave up its campus in a failed takeover. Alums want it back California’s capital is getting FBS football: Economics expert weighs in on Sac State's move to the MAC UCLA CFO…

People in this episode

Host: Gary Stocker

Topics covered

Keywords

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lourdes, California State University, Sac State, ASU, UCLA, Education Department, Yale College, Lewis, UNT, WSU

More episodes of This Week In College Viability (TWICV)

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the This Week In College Viability (TWICV) podcast page.