The holiday exists. The permission to actually stop does not. And for the people running hardest, a long weekend does not feel like rest.

College closures are no longer isolated failures but signs of a deeper enrollment and financial crisis. As student numbers decline, rising costs, debt, and unsustainable operating models are putting more institutions at risk. The bigger challenge may be ahead: colleges must do more to attract, engage, and retain every prospective student.

Thinking about quitting your job for entrepreneurship? These three tests reveal if you're actually prepared.