Ursuline College facts for kids
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| Motto | Make Your World More |
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| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1871 |
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Religious affiliation
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Catholic |
| Endowment | $43.3 million (2022) |
| President | David King |
| Provost | Kathy LaFontana |
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Academic staff
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158 |
| Students | 970 |
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Pepper Pike
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Ohio
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United States
41°29′42″N 81°28′00″W / 41.495°N 81.4666667°W |
| Colors | Blue & Gold |
| Nickname | Arrows |
| Affiliations | NCAA Division II – G-MAC |
| Mascot | Arrows |
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Ursuline College is a private Catholic college located in Pepper Pike, Ohio, in the United States. It was started in 1871 by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland. This makes it one of the oldest colleges for women in the United States. It was also the first Catholic college for women in Ohio. In 2024, the college's leaders decided that Ursuline College would join Gannon University. It is now known as "Ursuline College Campus of Gannon University."
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College History and Growth
Ursuline College has a long and interesting history. It has grown and changed over the years to offer many different programs.
Key Moments in Ursuline's History
In 1997, Ursuline College started a special nursing program. This program was designed for adults who were already working. It helped them earn a nursing degree faster.
In 2013, Ursuline College achieved a new status in sports. It became part of NCAA Division II. This meant its sports teams could compete at a higher level. Just one week later, a strong tornado hit the campus. The tornado had winds of 110 miles per hour. It knocked down many trees and damaged the gymnasium wall.
The gymnasium was repaired and made even better. In 2015, it reopened as the Sister Diana Stano Athletic Center. This building has the Jane and Lee Seidman Gymnasium. It is a large sports area with 1,000 seats. It is the home court for the college's basketball and volleyball teams.
In 2024, the college's leaders made a big decision. They approved plans for Ursuline College to merge with Gannon University. This means Ursuline College is now a part of Gannon University. It keeps its own academic and sports programs.
Leaders of Ursuline College
Here are the people who have served as president of Ursuline College:
- Diana Stano, 1997–2015
- Christine De Vinne, 2015–2024
- David King, 2024–present
What Students Can Study
Ursuline College offers many different subjects for students. It has programs for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Programs and Student Body
The college offers 30 different programs for undergraduate students. These are for students earning their first college degree. It also has 9 graduate programs for students who want to continue their studies. There are also 10 programs that help people finish their degrees.
In 2024, Ursuline College had 970 students. About 70% of these students were undergraduates. The other 30% were graduate students. While the traditional undergraduate programs were mainly for women, all programs now welcome both women and men. As of 2024, about 91% of the students were female. The other 9% were male students.
College Sports Teams
Ursuline College has sports teams that compete in college athletics. They are known as the Arrows.
Arrows Athletics and Conferences
The Ursuline College teams are part of the NCAA Division II. This is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The Arrows are members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). Before joining G-MAC, they were part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' American Mideast Conference. That conference is no longer active.
In 2024, Ursuline College made history in Ohio sports. It was the first four-year college in the state to add women's flag football. This new sport became part of its athletics program.
