Pomona College is in talks to acquire Claremont Graduate University, which has struggled financially for years and has sought a strategic partner, the Chronicle’s Josh Moody reports. The discussions reflect a growing pattern of consolidation and strategic partnerships in higher education as smaller graduate-focused institutions confront tuition declines and structural deficits. Details remain preliminary; campus leaders are evaluating academic integration, accreditation pathways and governance implications. A successful acquisition would require regulatory approvals, donor negotiations and alignment of program portfolios. The talks signal broader market dynamics: liberal-arts colleges and graduate institutions with thin margins are increasingly seeking mergers, acquisitions or shared services to stabilize operations and protect academic missions.