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Save our Catholic colleges

Having spent a lifetime in politics and higher education, too many Catholics value the former more than the latter.

Daniel Lipinski
May 15, 2026
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It is the end of the school year at most colleges and universities. Having spent many, many years as a student and as a professor, I know that this is an exciting time on campus. But not everywhere.

We already know the doors of at least eight schools are closing permanently, while six others are merging. This continues a trend which has already seen more…

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