Ramaswamy’s College Plan Backed by Experts | Columbus News

Vivek Ramaswamy’s bold plan to consolidate Ohio’s public universities—inspired by Georgia’s model—faces sharp criticism from economists who warn it could slash graduation numbers, hurt the state’s economy, and may not save money long-term. While Ramaswamy now softens his stance, emphasizing eliminating duplicate programs rather than closing schools, experts argue fewer universities mean fewer skilled workers and lower economic returns. His past “Department of Government Efficiency” fiasco adds fuel to skepticism, as economists question whether his cost-cutting vision will deliver real savings—or just more chaos. 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/9ecae7097bdc4924