I do not know the details of this case, but universities are opening new departments, centers and programs all the time. There needs to be some mechanism for re

I do not know the details of this case, but universities are opening new departments, centers and programs all the time. There needs to be some mechanism for reallocation rather than just growth. Some breadth is always needed, but strength is even more critical for research. Having two universities, one with a center of excellency, say in physics one in ancient history is better than two mediocre research programs in each. I think this has nothing to do with teaching mathematics -- classes will still be taught, this is about their research program. My 2c.