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Brandeis President Warns: 25% of Colleges at Risk

1/21/2026

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Arthur Levine, president of Brandeis University, warns that 20-25% of U.S. colleges may close due to disruptions from the shift to a digital economy.
Wealthier institutions may adapt more easily.
Smaller colleges face immediate challenges.
Levine is implementing the "Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts" to revamp the curriculum and boost career readiness.
Levine criticizes traditional grading and supports competency-based education.

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Story summary

Arthur Levine, president of Brandeis University, warns that 20-25% of U.S. colleges may close due to disruptions from the shift to a digital economy.
Wealthier institutions may adapt more easily.
Smaller colleges face immediate challenges.
Levine is implementing the "Brandeis Plan to Reinvent the Liberal Arts" to revamp the curriculum and boost career readiness.
Levine criticizes traditional grading and supports competency-based education.