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Ramaswamy Walks Back University Shutdown Plan | Cincinnati News
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- Jul 21, 2026
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Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial plan to shut down “subpar” Ohio universities is now walking back — he’s clarifying he wants to consolidate duplicative programs, not eliminate entire schools. Originally touting cost savings — even linking it to eliminating the state income tax — Ramaswamy now insists his goal is to ensure every region has top-tier programs in critical fields like nursing and engineering, without forcing students to travel far. Facing bipartisan pushback, including from his own party, he’s pivoted to emphasize efficiency and quality over campus closures, promising to preserve access — especially for students in underserved communities — while trimming waste in higher education. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cd6c552e948c1769