Laura Waxman

Reporter with the San Francisco Chronicle who covered the Vanderbilt-CCA deal and discussed the city's efforts to attract universities and implications for downtown recovery.

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Jan 21, 2026 • 55min

What the Closure of California College of the Arts and Vanderbilt Expansion Mean for the Bay Area

Sarah Hotchkiss, a CCA alum and KQED Arts and Culture editor, shares insights on the shocking closure of California College of the Arts and its impact on the local arts scene. Jeff Selingo, a higher education expert, discusses the national implications of college closures and shifts in institutional finances. Laura Waxman of the San Francisco Chronicle reveals how the city aims to revitalize downtown through Vanderbilt's new campus. Together, they explore the losses faced by the community and the evolving landscape of arts education in the Bay Area.

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