Religion and Politics

Muslims from Abroad Are Thriving in Catholic Colleges

Richard Perez-Pena reports for The New York Times that international Muslim students are flocking to Catholic universities. These students are choosing Catholic institutions over secular ones in large measure because of the emphasis on faith at such schools. “The flow of students from the Muslim world into American colleges and universities has grown sharply in recent years, and women, though still far outnumbered by men, account for a rising share,” writes Perez-Pena. 

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