The news is grim for most American colleges: Many are expected to close in the next 15 years, due to declining birthrates and 13 percent fewer high school graduates. This is impacting the Church, too. In the last decade, 24 Catholic colleges have shut down, many of them having lost […]
LINK TO PRESS RELEASE The Cardinal Newman Society is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 edition of The Newman Guide, which recommends more faithful Catholic education than ever before—a two-thirds increase of 71 institutions and programs since last year’s edition. It will be released on October 9, which this year is […]
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, The Cardinal Newman Society invites all high school students discerning a college and their parents to attend the Newman Guide Virtual College Fair. Registration is free and required to attend the event. Catholic families are asking important questions about the cost, culture, and value of […]
August 17, 2026 — The Cardinal Newman Society has entered into a media partnership with The Catholic Herald, the world-renowned independent Catholic magazine, to provide commentary on the state of Catholic education and expert analysis on education news and trends. Founded in 1888 in London and now based in New […]
“Graduation is always a solemn and festive occasion at The Lyceum. Having completed a rigorous liberal arts high school curriculum which includes up to six years of Latin and Greek and the readings of good and great books, our seniors will enthusiastically celebrate with joyful hearts and minds,” explained Luke […]
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“It will be such a gift to be able to learn more about my faith in my classes,” says Gemma Walther of GlenOak High School in Ohio, who is the winner of The Cardinal Newman Society’s tenth annual Newman Guide Scholarship Contest. Walther will receive a $5,000 scholarship from The […]
You can tell a lot about a person by the friends they keep. You can also tell a lot about a college by whom it chooses as its commencement speaker or honorary degree recipient. To become Newman Guide Recommended, we review an institution’s policy on speakers and honors. A Newman Guide […]
What better way for a high school student to spend a week or two this summer than to enjoy a fun and spiritual program at a Newman Guide Recommended college! A faithful Catholic education can prepare students not only for a career but for life. Whether or not you plan […]
