Rivier College
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| Rivier College | |
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| Established | 1933 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
| Endowment | US$29.9 million[1] |
| President | Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM[2] |
| Academic staff | 74 full time faculty members, 30 members on board of trustees, 12 members on alumni council |
| Students | 2,242 |
| Undergraduates | 1,437 |
| Postgraduates | 805 |
| Doctoral students | 47 |
| Location | Nashua, NH, USA 42°44′20″N 71°27′19″W / 42.73889°N 71.45528°WCoordinates: 42°44′20″N 71°27′19″W / 42.73889°N 71.45528°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Athletics | Division III |
| Nickname | Raiders |
| Website | www.rivier.edu |
Rivier College is a Catholic liberal arts college located in Nashua, New Hampshire.
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[edit] History
Named in honor of the blessed Anne Marie Rivier, foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary, Rivier College was founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary in Hudson, New Hampshire. In 1941, the college moved to its current location in Nashua.
[edit] Academics
Rivier enrolls 2,289 students in two schools: the School of Undergraduate Studies (which includes an Evening Division) and the School of Graduate Studies. Rivier is a member of the New Hampshire College and University Council, a consortium of institutions of higher learning; students of member institutions are permitted to register for transfer credit at any of the member colleges except Dartmouth College. The college offers traditional courses, online courses, and hybrid courses. Rivier College's campus consists of 44 buildings spread over 68 acres in Nashua, New Hampshire.
As of 2006, the largest major at Rivier is Teacher Education, which comprises 30% of the undergraduates, while the second largest major is Nursing, which comprises 26% of the undergraduates. Other popular majors include Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Business.
[edit] Student life
Rivier College has four residence halls, which can hold up to 421 students. The athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III.The college also offers intercollegiate sports, a student activities office, a multicultural office, counseling center, career development center, and campus ministry. Rivier has a chapter of Habitat for Humanity. There is a Model United Nations Club, a Social and Behavioral Sciences Club, a Biology club, Cheerleading Club and a Fine Arts Society along with numerous other organizations. Students typically join clubs based on what their undergraduate education focuses on, but club membership is open to any interested student. The number of student clubs and activities are student-run. Club funding is delineated through the school's Student Government Association.
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ As of June 30, 2011. {{Cite web url = http://www.rivier.edu/about/default.aspx?id=1470
- ^ "Sr. Paula Marie Buley, IHM appointed 12th President of Rivier College," http://www.rivier.edu/news/Default.aspx?ID=19047, retrieved October 22, 2011.
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- Roman Catholic universities and colleges in the United States
- Universities and colleges in New Hampshire
- Education in Nashua, New Hampshire
- Educational institutions established in 1933
- Council of Independent Colleges
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Universities and colleges in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
