Store Closure Watch

Education & Training closures — August 2026

Store Closure Watch has tracked 51 verified Education & Training closure events across the U.S. in 2026, including 17 with WARN filings. Source: Four Lights Analytics.

Data updated: August 22, 2026

51
tracked events (2026)
17
WARN filings
7
new this week
10+
chains tracked
top chains shown below

Education & Training closures by month, 2026

Months reflect each event's closure or announcement date. Months beyond the latest data update are scheduled closures already announced.

January 2026
5
April 2026
1
May 2026
1
June 2026
2
August 2026
2
December 2026
3scheduled

Plus 22 tracked events without a stated closure or announcement date, included in the sector total but not charted by month.

Top Education & Training chains by closures

  • Martin University4
  • Hampshire College4
  • University of Valley Forge3
  • California College of the Arts2
  • Lourdes University2
  • University of Vermont Health2
  • Anna Maria College2
  • Iowa State University1
  • Syracuse University1
  • Oregon Health & Science University1

Top states

Education & Training closures — FAQ

How many education & training closures have there been in 2026?
Four Lights Analytics has tracked 51 verified Education & Training closure events across the U.S. in 2026, including 17 with WARN filings. Source: Store Closure Watch, updated 2026-08-22.
Which education & training chains are closing the most locations?
Chains with the most tracked closures in Education & Training are Martin University, Hampshire College, and University of Valley Forge. Source: Four Lights Analytics Store Closure Watch.
Which states have the most education & training closures?
The states with the most tracked Education & Training closures are PA, OR, and IN. Address-level data is available to subscribers at storeclosurewatch.com.
How do I find out which education & training businesses are closing in my area?
Store Closure Watch tracks Education & Training closures nationwide and updates weekly — 7 new events were added in the most recent week, concentrated in PA, OR, and IN. Public state and city pages show the chain and sector mix for free; the subscriber file adds the street address, city, event date, and WARN status for every event, so operators can filter education & training businesses down to their own trade area. Source: Four Lights Analytics, updated 2026-08-22.

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