Labouré College of Healthcare announced it will cease academic operations on Aug. 31 and transition its nursing programs to Curry College, citing persistent financial, enrollment, and regulatory challenges. Labouré’s president framed the closure as the result of an unsustainable tuition-dependent model. The move continues a wave of small private and specialized college closures driven by enrollment declines and tight operating margins. Students still pursuing degrees will be able to continue coursework at Curry, which will open a Labouré-branded center to absorb the programs. Closures of health-care and vocational colleges can ripple through local workforce pipelines and clinical placement systems, forcing regional employers and hospitals to adjust hiring and training plans.