Here are some of the news and commentary stories for July 7, 2025

+ Siena Heights University announces closure

+ Indiana colleges cut hundreds of low-enrollment degree programs ahead of state mandate

+ Southwestern Seminary placed on 12-month probation, keeps accreditation

+ La Salle University warned accreditation could be in jeopardy

+ A set of public universities in IL focus on enrollment and not graduation. My words, not theirs.

Show notes and links:

Siena Heights University announces closure

Students, families weigh options as news of Michigan university closing ‘came out of nowhere’

Indiana colleges cut hundreds of low-enrollment degree programs ahead of state mandate

Southwestern Seminary placed on 12-month probation, keeps accreditation

La Salle warned accreditation could be in jeopardy

Guilford College raises $5M to meet accreditation demand

Students in Illinois will be automatically admitted to colleges under a new law. Eastern Illinois University is already trying the strategy out