Labouré College of Healthcare announced it will cease academic operations on Aug. 31 and transfer its nursing programs to nearby Curry College, the institutions said. Labouré cited persistent enrollment declines, regulatory hurdles and financial strain as drivers of the decision. University Business listed Labouré among several small private institutions closing or consolidating in 2026. The transition will affect current students who will take courses at Curry; the move highlights a surge of small-college restructurings across tuition-dependent institutions. Boards and campus leaders should expect intensified scrutiny of program viability and partnership options as enrollment and revenue pressures persist in the sector.