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Oregon State Lost $19 Million Betting Big on Computer Science

Original: Oregon State U. Put Its Chips on Computer Science. It Lost $19 Million.

Oregon State University expanded aggressively into computer science, a bet tied to the region's semiconductor ambitions, but the push has left the institution $19 million in the red. The Chronicle of Higher Education reports the losses, raising questions about whether other universities pouring resources into tech and chip-related programs face similar financial risks.

Why now: Universities nationwide are rethinking big investments in tech programs as the chip boom cools, making this cautionary tale resonate.

Oregon State UniversityThe Chronicle of Higher Education

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