Rivier University
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 1933 |
| 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 |
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| Location | , , 42°44′20″N 71°27′19″W / 42.73889°N 71.45528°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue and White |
| Nickname | Raiders |
| Website | www.rivier.edu |
Rivier University is a private Catholic liberal arts university located in Nashua, New Hampshire. Formerly Rivier College, it became a university on July 1, 2012.[3]
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.
Academics
Rivier University enrolls 2,373 students in two schools: the School of Undergraduate Studies, which includes an Evening Division, and the School of Graduate Studies.[4] 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 university offers traditional courses, online courses, and hybrid courses. Rivier University'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.
Student life
Rivier University has four residence halls, which can hold up to approximately 421 students each. The athletic teams compete in NCAA Division III. Rivier 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 Business Club, a Biology club, Cheerleading Club, and a Fine Arts Society along with numerous other organizations. Students typically join clubs based on the focus of their undergraduate education, but club membership is open to any interested student. Student clubs and activities are student-run, some with faculty advisors. Club funding is delineated through the school's Student Government Association.
Athletics
Rivier University teams participate as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III. The Raiders are a member of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer and volleyball; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Notes and references
- ^ As of June 30, 2011. http://www.rivier.edu/about/default.aspx?id=1470
- ^ "Sr. Paula Marie Buley, IHM appointed 12th President of Rivier University," http://www.rivier.edu/news/Default.aspx?ID=19047, retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ^ "Rivier College to Become Rivier University", http://www.rivier.edu/news/default.aspx?id=20415, retrieved May 23, 2012.
- ^ "The University". Rivier at a Glance. Retrieved 12 December 2012.
External links
- 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
- Buildings and structures in Nashua, New Hampshire