Siena Heights University

Siena Heights University

Seal of Siena Heights University
Former names	St. Joseph's College (1919–1939) Siena Heights College (1939–1998)
Motto	Competent, Purposeful, and Ethical
Type	Private
Established	1919
Religious affiliation	Dominican Roman Catholic (Adrian Dominican Sisters)
Endowment	$8.1 million
President	Sister Peg Albert, OP, PhD [2]
Academic staff	80+ full-time
Administrative staff	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
Mascot	Halo the Husky Dog
Affiliations	ACCU NAICU
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 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).