Unless you are among the nation's exclusive (and expensive) colleges and universities, you need to focus on affordability and curricular innovations, says Scott D. Miller, UB guest columnist and president of Virginia Wesleyan University.†‹ Those resistant to change are ignoring market realities that can combine to create the perfect storm—and lead to closure.

Western Michigan University uses Arrow Payments to identify challenges and offer solutions.

Higher ed is seeing an increase of college layoffs and program reductions as state funding continues to plummet. To address budgetary deficits, many institutions are asking for monetary aid from local governments.

Purdue brews Boiler Gold and Boiler Black to fund academic programs. Nicholls State's Colonels Retreat Lager may lead to wine and spices. And beer is a good luck charm at New Mexico State.