Two small, faith‑based colleges announced closures this week after sustained financial and enrollment declines. Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, told trustees it will cease operations at the end of the 2025–26 academic year, citing mounting deficits, long‑term debt and falling headcount. The Sisters of St. Francis and the board said teach‑out agreements and a presidential transition plan will be finalized in the coming weeks. In California, Providence Christian College also disclosed it will close at the end of the 2025–26 year after struggling with accreditation issues, enrollment stagnation and an operating model dependent on donor support. Both institutions join a growing list of small private and religious colleges that leaders say do not have a viable path forward amid rising costs and constrained philanthropy. Campus leaders have prioritized student teach‑outs and protecting accreditation records as they wind down operations.