The 2nd edition of Requiem for a College 2nd edition by Jonathan Nichols is a deeply personal and cautionary tale that explores the growing trend of college closures in the United States. It's a gripping account that reads like a mystery, but it's based on a true story. The book centers on the closure of Saint Joseph's College in Indiana, a school with a 128-year history that came to a heartbreaking end in 2017. Nichols, a former English professor and alumnus of the college, uses hundreds of hours of interviews and documentation to offer an insider's view, transporting readers to the school's final days and seeking to understand what went wrong.

The second edition expands on the original work by including updated insights on the increasing rate of college closures and their profound impact on communities across the nation. It's an essential read for anyone involved in higher education. It validates the experiences of those who have faced the loss of a beloved institution while also serving as a compelling analysis and warning for others.