Ursuline College facts for kids
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| Motto | Make Your World More |
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| Type | Private |
| Established | 1871 |
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Religious affiliation
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Catholic |
| President | Christine De Vinne |
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Pepper Pike
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United States
41°29′42″N 81°28′00″W / 41.495°N 81.4666667°W |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Arrows |
| Affiliations | NCAA Division II, G-MAC |
| Mascot | Arrows |
| Website | www.ursuline.edu |
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Ursuline College is a private college located in Pepper Pike, Ohio. It is a Catholic school that focuses on a wide range of subjects, known as a liberal arts college. The college was started in 1871 by the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.
Ursuline College holds a special place in history. It was one of the very first places in the United States where women could go for higher education. It was also the first Catholic college for women in the entire state of Ohio.
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What Can You Study at Ursuline College?
Ursuline College offers many different study programs for students. You can choose from 30 programs for your first college degree (undergraduate). There are also 9 programs for students who want to continue their studies after their first degree (graduate programs). Plus, there are 10 programs designed for people who want to finish their degree later in life.
In 2016, about 1,175 students attended Ursuline College. Most of these students (59%) were working on their first college degree. The other 41% were graduate students. While the main programs for new students used to be only for women, all programs at Ursuline College now welcome both women and men.
Where is Ursuline College Located?
The college campus is located about 10 miles (16 km) east of Cleveland. It is also about 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Akron. The campus has five main buildings where classes and other activities happen.
Important Buildings on Campus
Some of the key buildings include the Sister Diana Stano Athletic Center, which is used for sports. There is also the Parker Hannifin Center for the Creative Healing Arts & Sciences. Another important building is the Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Center.
Where Do Students Live?
Ursuline College has three dorms, which are buildings where students can live. These are called Murphy, Grace, and Smith. Murphy and Grace dorms have rooms for two students. Smith dorm has larger spaces called suites, which are designed for four students to share.
Sports at Ursuline College
Ursuline College has many sports teams. They are known as the "Arrows." These teams compete in NCAA Division II. This is a major organization for college sports in the United States.
Which Sports Do the Arrows Play?
The Arrows are part of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC). Before joining the G-MAC, they were in a different sports group called the American Mideast Conference (AMeC).
Ursuline College offers many sports for women, including:
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cross country (running long distances)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & diving
- Tennis
- Track & field
- Volleyball
Who Has Led Ursuline College?
The college has had several leaders, called presidents, over the years. Here are the most recent ones:
- Diana Stano served as president from 1997 to 2015.
- Christine De Vinne has been president from 2015 to 2024.
