VOA慢速英语:Small US Colleges Fight to Stay Open

triple – v. to cause something to become three times as great or as many

closure(s) – n. a situation or occurrence in which something, such as a business or factory), closes forever

revenue – n. money that is made by or paid to a business or an organization

tuition – n. money that is paid to a school for the right to study there

variety – n. the quality or state of having or including many different things

ferociously – adv. done in a way that is very great or extreme

perceived – adj. something that is believed

board – n. a group of people who manage or direct a company or organization

alumni – n. people who were students at a particular school, college, or university

contract(s) – n. a legal agreement between people or companies

reschedule(d) – v. to schedule something for a different time or date

accreditation – n. official permission to operate

graduate – n. a person who has earned a degree or diploma from a school, college, or university

dedication – n. a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something