"Small NY College Closure Sparks Student Outrage and Concern for Special Education Programs"

The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, is set to close next year due to a decline in enrollment caused by the pandemic and a decrease in the number of high school graduates. This closure is part of a larger trend, with 10 schools in the state having closed since 2016. Assemblymember Pat Fahy, Higher Education Committee Chair, attributes the challenges faced by small colleges to population loss, demographic changes, and the preference for online learning. Fahy advocates for increased tuition assistance to make higher education more affordable for low and middle-income families. Governor Hochul's administration is working to assist affected students in completing their degrees at other institutions.