Financial pressures forced institutions on both sides of the Atlantic to trim academic offerings and staff. The University of Leicester announced it will close its film studies and modern languages degree programs to new students, rescinding offers and prompting union threats of industrial action. In Oregon, Lane Community College proposed eliminating about 20 positions and suspending programs, including criminal justice and health information management, to close an anticipated $4.2 million deficit. Administrators cited strategic reviews and enrollment declines; unions and faculty warned about impacts on students, community access and long‑term academic capacity. Accreditors and teach‑out plans were mentioned as mechanisms to protect currently enrolled students while programs wind down.