Ohio’s public universities are eliminating nearly 90 degree programs as a result of Senate Bill 1

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 1,069

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago


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Nearly 90 degree programs have been identified to be cut at Ohio’s public universities since Senate Bill 1 was signed into law a little over a year ago.

Ohio colleges and universities are required to cut any undergraduate degree programs that produce on average less than five degrees annually over a three-year period.

The Ohio Senate Bill 1 law also bans diversity efforts, regulates classroom discussion, prohibits faculty strikes, creates post-tenure reviews, …

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