近日，有网友发帖称"大连科技学院全员停发工资，开学面临停摆"，引发关注。在帖文评 论区，记者注意到有一封落款为"大连科技学院工会委员会"的《致全体教职员工一封 信》。信中提到，在未收到任何法律文书和通知的情况下，学校各类相关账户被大连市中级 人民法院冻结，致使7月工资未能如期发放。学校工会将为全体教职员工发放临时困难补贴 和慰问补贴。 ▲网友发帖称大连科技学院全员停发工资 评论区流传出该校内部信。 8月23日，读特新闻记者以家长身份致电大连科技学院求证此事，学校院办工作人员证实网传 的《致全体教职员工一封信》内容属实，但表示 "现在学校已经在解决这个问题了，政府不可 能让学校停止运行，我们老师马上都上班了。" 同日，记者致电该校主管部门辽宁省教育厅， 电话无人接听。 科学费为每年18000元。8月17日，大连科技学院官方微信公众号发布2025年招生情况，已面向 全国22个省份录取本科新生2900余人。学校目前在校生大约1.2万人。 一所高校 读特新闻记者注意到，《致全体教职员工一封信》的落款时间为8月5日。根据天眼查信息显 示，大连科技学院共有2条被执行人信息，被执行总金额超2.3亿元；共有35条历史被执行人 ...

近日，有网友发帖称"大连科技学院全员停发工资，开学面临停摆"，引发关注。在帖文评论区，记者注意到有一封落 款为"大连科技学院工会委员会"的《致全体教职员工一封信》。信中提到，在未收到任何法律文书和通知的情况下， 学校各类相关账户被大连市中级人民法院冻结，致使7月工资未能如期发放。学校工会将为全体教职员工发放临时困难 补贴和慰问补贴。 "我收到的录取通知里要求10天内交齐学费。"一位该校新生告诉记者，自己8月初就已交齐所有学费。大连科技学院 的收费公告显示，该校本科专业学费为每年26000元-28000元，专科学费为每年18000元。8月17日，大连科技学院 官方微信公众号发布2025年招生情况，已面向全国22个省份录取本科新生2900余人。学校目前在校生大约1.2万人。 一所高校，为什么能欠这么多钱？ 记者梳理发现，大连科技学院背后的企业，大连阳光世纪教育同样官司缠身，而学校副董事长、常务副校长高小涵， 是大连科技学院的法定代表人，同时也是大连阳光世纪教育法定代表人。目前，高小涵共有22条被限制高消费的记 录，案件多集中在金融借款合同纠纷、债权转让纠纷、典当纠纷等。 一位大三在校生告诉记者，关于学校全员停薪的 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the ongoing crisis in the U.S. higher education sector, highlighting a significant increase in college closures due to declining enrollment and financial challenges exacerbated by recent government policies [1][2]. Group 1: College Closures - Cabrini University in Pennsylvania announced its permanent closure in May 2024, following a year of financial struggles and declining enrollment [3]. - The Philadelphia University of the Arts, one of the oldest art schools in the U.S., closed within a week of its announcement, surprising many students [4]. - Over 500 private nonprofit four-year institutions have closed in the past decade, a threefold increase compared to the previous decade, with predictions of 80 more closures in the next five years [5]. Group 2: Enrollment and Financial Issues - U.S. college enrollment dropped from 21 million in 2010 to 18 million in 2021, with a 44% decline in enrollment at the Philadelphia University of the Arts over the past decade [6][7]. - Many colleges rely on tuition for survival, and as student numbers decrease, financial pressures mount, leading to operational challenges [7]. - Brown University faces a structural budget deficit of $46 million, which could rise to over $90 million without operational adjustments [8]. Group 3: Responses to Financial Crisis - Colleges are attempting to mitigate financial issues through restructuring, reducing liberal arts programs, and increasing online offerings [9]. - Some institutions have resorted to layoffs, with over 2,000 positions cut at Johns Hopkins University [10]. - Federal funding for several prestigious universities has been frozen or cut, leading to significant financial strain [11]. Group 4: Impact on Students - The closure of colleges has left many students in difficult situations, with nearly half of those affected by school closures not re-enrolling [12]. - The financial instability of institutions has raised concerns among prospective students regarding the reliability of their chosen schools [13]. Group 5: International Student Enrollment - The decline in international student enrollment is expected to worsen the financial situation of U.S. colleges, with a reported 11.33% decrease in international students from March 2024 to March 2025 [14][16]. - The U.S. government’s recent visa policy changes have further discouraged international students from applying to U.S. institutions [15]. Group 6: Future Projections - A study predicts that by 2037, U.S. college enrollment could decrease by 5 million students, significantly impacting the financial health of higher education institutions [16].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights a significant crisis in the U.S. higher education system, with a growing number of universities facing closure due to declining enrollment and financial challenges, exacerbated by recent government policies affecting international students [1]. Group 1: University Closures - Cabrini University in Pennsylvania announced its permanent closure in May 2024, following a year of financial struggles [2]. - The Philadelphia University of the Arts, one of the oldest art and music institutions, also closed within a week of its announcement, shocking many students [3]. - Throughout 2024, numerous universities, including Wells College and Lincoln College, have closed, with reports indicating an average of one university shutting down each week [6][9]. Group 2: Enrollment and Financial Crisis - The U.S. has seen a decline in college enrollment from 21 million in 2010 to 18 million in 2021, largely due to a global trend of declining birth rates [12]. - The Philadelphia University of the Arts experienced a 44% drop in enrollment over the past decade, while Cabrini University saw a 60% decrease in new student admissions [13]. - Financially, many universities rely on tuition for survival, and as student numbers dwindle, their financial health deteriorates, leading to significant budget deficits, as seen in Brown University and the University of Chicago [14][21]. Group 3: Cost-Cutting Measures - In response to financial crises, universities are implementing various self-help measures, including program reductions and layoffs [15][18]. - Cabrini University attempted restructuring and online courses to boost enrollment but ultimately failed [16]. - Many institutions are resorting to issuing bonds to manage financial shortfalls, with top universities like Harvard and Yale issuing significant amounts of debt [21][22]. Group 4: Impact on Students - The closure of universities has left many students in precarious situations, with reports indicating that nearly half of the students from closed institutions did not re-enroll elsewhere [25]. - The financial instability of schools has raised concerns among prospective students about the reliability of their chosen institutions [26]. - The financial health of universities is now a critical factor for students when selecting schools, as evidenced by the recent ratings from Forbes [27]. Group 5: International Student Enrollment Decline - The U.S. higher education system is experiencing a decline in international student enrollment, with a reported 11.33% drop from the previous year [30]. - Recent visa policy changes under the Trump administration have further discouraged international students from applying to U.S. universities [30]. - The decline in international students is expected to worsen the financial situation of U.S. universities, which have relied on these students for tuition revenue [31][32].