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Two Catholic colleges in Iowa merging to reduce costs, expand offerings

By Elissa Nadworny
Published July 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM EDT

Some religious colleges and universities in the U.S. are in trouble and are cutting programs. Others are seeking mergers to reduce costs and expand offerings.

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Elissa Nadworny is an NPR correspondent covering reproductive rights and abortion.

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