ANOTHER ENTRY IN THE 'DEATH OF THE LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE' One of New England's most unconventional colleges is preparing to shut down for good. Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, will close after the fall 2026 semester, citing dwindling enrollment and mounting financial strain that board leaders say they were unable to reverse despite "aggressive" efforts to boost student numbers, restructure debt, and sell land, per the Guardian. Current seniors will be able to finish their degrees on campus this fall, with housing and student services in place; other undergraduates are being steered toward transfer agreements with nearby schools, including Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, UMass Amherst, and several others. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/another-entry-in-the-death-of-the-liberal-arts-college/ar-AA20X50v?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=69dfa049145e43358c8093baadcddd6a&ei=17(FXHedge)