UW-Madison approved stopping admission to the Classics option in the Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies PhD in fall 2026 and discontinuing the option in fall 2031. The action applies to the named option. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
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UW-Madison approved stopping admission to the Classics option in the Classical and Ancient Near Eastern Studies MA in fall 2026 and discontinuing the option in fall 2028. The action applies to the named option. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
Cornell College will stop offering the Classical Studies major in 2026-27. Current students can finish through a teach-out plan. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
The University of Chicago paused admission to the Classics doctoral program for the 2026-27 academic year. The university says the pause is limited to one year. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
Syracuse University lists Classics (B.A.) as program closing or changing. The official portfolio table supplies the exact status or replacement note. This is a program-level action, not an institution closure. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
The trustees approved inactivating the B.A. major effective fall 2026. Kent State says a related undergraduate minor or certificate will remain. Open the record for the exact decision and source.
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Colleges close or pause programs for many reasons, including enrollment, cost, staffing, accreditation, and state policy. Before changing plans, confirm the action with the college and compare the field with independent labor-market information.