SYLVANIA, Ohio — Lourdes University will close at the end of the semester, ending nearly 70 years in Sylvania and raising concerns about the impact on students, employees and the local economy.
Community leaders say the decision marks a significant loss for the city, Lucas County and the broader region.
“So the news out of Lourdes University today makes it a tough day for Sylvania, for Lucas County, and for all of the region,” said Wendy Gramza, president and CEO of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce…