Iconic Leftist Hampshire College Permanently Closing at End of the Year “Despite pursuing a financial sustainability plan and raising more than $55 million through its Change in the Making campaign, efforts in enrollment growth, debt refinancing and land development did not yield a viable path forward.” The trustees of Hampshire College have voted to close the school after the fall semester of 2026. This marks the end of a process that began a few years ago when the school began to face the possibility of such a decision. Located in central Massachusetts, Hampshire College is a progressive institution that makes...