Anna Maria College announced it will close at the end of the spring semester after years of financial pressure, citing unresolved resource and debt concerns. The closure follows warnings from accreditor New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education—NECHE previously warned the college risked violating standards on institutional resources and financial stability, while the state flagged closure risk. The announcement notes falling enrollment and a small endowment base. The case highlights how accreditation and state oversight can converge to accelerate institutional wind-down timelines, affecting students’ transfer options, faculty and staff stability, and the mechanics of teach-out plans.