Celebrating its historic Centennial Anniversary in 2025–26, Albertus Magnus College was founded in 1925 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace as New England’s first Catholic, residential liberal arts college for women. A century later, Albertus is fully coeducational and proudly New England’s most diverse Catholic college. The College’s values- and liberal arts-based education has recently been recognized by external rankings such as US News & World Report, Money, and The New York Times, and Albertus has consistently been named a Top 10 Military Friendly School. For nine consecutive years, at least 95% of Albertus graduates have attained employment or enrolled in graduate studies within six months of completing their degrees. Located in the vibrant city of New Haven, Connecticut, the College has an enrollment of approximately 1,300 students across its traditional undergraduate, accelerated adult undergraduate, and graduate program levels. Albertus is known for its innovative curricular offerings, including newly launched Bachelor's degree programs in Nursing and Connecticut’s first LPN-to-BSN program. Among its graduate offerings is the State of Connecticut's only Master of Arts in Art Therapy and Counseling program. Albertus also currently fields 17 teams in its competitive NCAA Division III athletics program.
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A Catholic institution of higher education, Barry University was founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, we are a scholarly community committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education.
In the Catholic intellectual tradition, integration of study, reflection, and action inform the intellectual life. Faithful to this tradition, a Barry education and university experience foster individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.
Barry University provides opportunities for affirming our Catholic identity, Dominican heritage, and collegiate traditions. Catholic beliefs and values are enriched by ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Through worship and ritual, we celebrate our religious identity while remaining a University community where all are welcome. We are in the tropical landscape of Miami Shores, Florida.
Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell University promotes intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic growth to a diverse population and welcomes all cultures and faith traditions. Located on a picturesque 70-acre residential campus in Caldwell, NJ, the University continues to rank in the Top 100 Universities in the North by U.S. News & World Report, earning recognition as a leader in in providing a transformative, outcomes-driven education to a diverse student body. Caldwell offers modern programs and advanced campus technology that demonstrate its continued dedication to remaining competitive in a modern, global economy.
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Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Edgewood University is a comprehensive, Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. We serve approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. Edgewood University offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master’s degrees in business, education, and nursing, and doctoral degrees in educational leadership, nursing practice, and business administration.
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Molloy is a private regional comprehensive university grounded in the Catholic ideals of truth and respect for the dignity and worth of every individual. The founders, the Dominican Sisters of Amityville, believed that conferring professional degrees with a strong liberal arts core would allow students to serve in their chosen fields of work with excellence, compassion and creativity. Continuing in that tradition today, Molloy’s academic, experiential and service opportunities are responsive to the needs of the region. The University remains dedicated to providing an exceptional student experience, workforce development through community partnerships and innovative approaches to education.
Founded in 1911 by the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs (now known as the Dominican Sisters of Peace) Ohio Dominican has expanded and evolved in many directions. Yet still to this day, it maintains its original vision of providing students with relevant preparation for life, challenging them to boldly face changing times, and exploring with them new applications in their search for truth.
For more information: www.ohiodominican.edu
Founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill and named for the great Dominican scholar St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas Aquinas College is a vibrant, independent liberal arts institution in the New York City metropolitan area, just 15 miles north of Manhattan. The College’s scenic 76-acre campus offers a safe and welcoming environment for a diverse community of learners pursuing more than 100 programs of study across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and STEM. Students benefit from NCAA Division II athletics, hands-on experiences, and unparalleled access to cultural and career opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Colleges of Distinction for academic excellence and social mobility, St. Thomas Aquinas College continues to invest in a transformative campus experience that prepares today’s students to become tomorrow’s leaders.
Go to: www.stac.edu for more information