Seal of Siena Heights University
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Former names
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St. Joseph's College (1919–1939) Siena Heights College (1939–1998) |
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Motto | Competent, Purposeful, and Ethical |
Type | Private |
Established | 1919 |
Religious affiliation
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Dominican Roman Catholic (Adrian Dominican Sisters) |
Endowment | $8.1 million |
President | Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD [2] |
Academic staff
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80+ full-time |
Administrative staff
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70+ full-time |
Undergraduates | Approx. 2,600 (About 1,200 on the Adrian Campus) |
Postgraduates | Approx. 250 |
Location | Adrian, MI, USA |
Campus | Rural |
Colors | Blue and Yellow |
Athletics | NAIA – WHAC |
Nickname | Saints |
Affiliations |
ACCU NAICU |
Mascot | Halo the Husky Dog |
Website | www.sienaheights.edu |
Siena Heights University (SHU) is a Roman Catholic postsecondary institution with its main campus located in Adrian, Michigan.
The institution was founded in 1919 as St. Joseph's College by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. In 1939, it was renamed as Siena Heights College after Saint Catherine of Siena. In 1969, it became coeducational. In 1998, it was renamed as Siena Heights University. The University is mentioned in Mario Vargas Llosa's novel "The Scape Goat".
The Sisters minister in 29 states, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and in seven countries outside the United States: Canada, the Dominican Republic, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, and Taiwan. Responsive to the "signs of the times," they strive to address the needs of the world, to serve where they are called to go.
The main campus has 55 acres with 17 buildings in Adrian, Michigan. The main campus has the distinction of being the first all wireless college or university in the state of Michigan. There are satellite campuses in Southfield, Dearborn, Benton Harbor, Monroe, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Jackson, and online.
Siena Heights is affiliated with and sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan, accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCACS).