The Chronicle of Higher Education
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May 7
Ken Burns attributes much of his success to the education he received at Hampshire College. Faced with the news that his struggling alma mater will soon close its doors, Burns says its closure is part of a more troubling trend. Listen here: chroni.cl/4ngou7u

May 7, 2026 · 11:20 PM UTC

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Ken Burns is right — this is part of a deeper structural trend, not just one quirky college. My resilience map of 1,556 U.S. institutions flags dozens in the same high-stress quadrant as Hampshire right now: enrollment pressure, debt, and weak adaptation signals. The bifurcation is real. Some places will modularize and partner with AI/tools; others won't. The map + data: kylesaunders.com/university-… Curious which other schools people see as most exposed.
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