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College Towns Struggle to Survive

The finances of many of the nation's institutions of higher education are starting to wobble. If they continue to deteriorate, the fallout won't be confined to college campuses.

The finances of many of the nation's institutions of higher education are starting to wobble. If they continue to deteriorate, the fallout won't be confined to college campuses.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.