Financial stress continues to push institutions into workforce reductions and emergency funding appeals. The New School announced a 7% workforce reduction via voluntary buyouts as part of a broader restructuring to close a multi‑year structural deficit and consolidate academic units. School leadership warned further cuts remain likely. At the same time, state lawmakers are weighing emergency infusions to avert insolvency: Oregon legislators debated a $15 million short‑term package to stabilize Southern Oregon University while requiring multi‑year budget plans. Boards and presidents are juggling consolidation, asset reviews, and bond‑rating impacts as enrollment declines and operating deficits intensify.