This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for June 1, 2026

This Week In College Viability (TWICV) for June 1, 2026

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

June 1, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 218

About this episode

This episode discusses the financial health of colleges, recent job cuts, and the importance of independent monitoring.

"We are #3. We are #3. Feedspot has 'This Week in College Viability' as the #3 podcast for college students and families. College Viability, LLC continues to develop more and better content and apps for students, families, and other college stakeholders. This week we hit on college sports cutbacks and focus our attention on the need for private, independent sources to monitor and report on the financial health and viability of colleges. Product links: College Viability Inspection Report PDS Private College Financial Compass Story links: + Loyola University Maryland eliminates 66 jobs amid $20 million deficit + Santa Monica College’s College Board erupts over layoffs as financial crisis deepens + Forbes: 'Going to college' is worth it. + Students surprised to see Simpson sports teams slashed + 18 years ago, Coloradans started having fewer babies. Now it’s a higher education problem + New financial grades raise concerns about colleges' long-term stability

People in this episode

Host: Gary Stocker

Topics covered

  • college viability
  • financial health of colleges
  • college sports
  • job cuts
  • financial crisis
  • independent monitoring

Keywords

  • college viability
  • financial health
  • college sports cutbacks
  • job cuts
  • independent sources
  • financial crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Feedspot, College Viability, LLC, Loyola University Maryland, Santa Monica College, Forbes

Products: College Viability Inspection Report, PDS Private College Financial Compass

Places: Colorado

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