With fewer employees on site, many colleges are seeking to repurpose disused campus spaces. In some cases that means shedding leases that can save millions of dollars. The sudden rise of remote work that accompanied the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has led to numerous staffing challenges for U.S. colleges but also unique opportunities. While the ongoing preference for remote work has led to staff shake-ups and increased turnover as employees seek more flexible arrangements, some institutions have embraced the opportunity to rethink and reconfigure campus spaces. And in some cases, universities have saved millions of dollars by shedding leases for newly vacant spaces.