Marywood University

The Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary came to Scranton, Pennsylvania , and established St. Cecilia's Academy in 1878 "for young ladies". Mount St. Mary's Seminary opened in 1902. Mother M. Cyril Conway, IHM superior in 1901, deliberately chose the term "seminary" (roughly equivalent to a high school in present times) to avoid the suggestion of a finishing school – a much more common destination at that time for older girls who could afford to continue their education – as it was intended to be "a place where young scholars dedicated themselves to serious study". The Motherhouse was co-located with the seminary. Its buildings suffered major damage during a fire in the 1970s. As a result, the Jesuit Scranton Preparatory School , then a boys' school, became co-educational to accommodate the girls. [ 6 ] An entrance arch, now known as "Memorial Arch", still stands on the present-day campus and the former seminary's name can be seen engraved on it. The seminary was the next step to the sisters' ultimate goal: to open a women's college in Scranton. Marywood College opened on September 8, 1915 with 34 students. [ 7 ] Germaine O'Neil served as the first president and treasurer. It was the fifth Catholic women's college in the United States. [ 8 ] The first batch of students graduated in 1919 with a Bachelor of Arts , Bachelor of Science , or Bachelor of Letters . By the 1930s, the college had diversified its curriculum, offering subjects ranging from the social sciences to pre-medical . [ 9 ] In 1937, the sisters turned down an invitation to merge with St. Thomas College, then under the Christian Brothers . St. Thomas later came under the administration of the Jesuits after World War II and is now the University of Scranton .

[ 10 ] By the 1970s, other single-sex Catholic colleges and universities in the diocese such as College Misericordia and King's College were becoming co-educational and Marywood followed suit, opening its doors to male students in the fall of 1989. [ 11 ] In 1997, the college was granted university status by the Pennsylvania Department of Education , officially becoming Marywood University . [ 12 ] Over half the campus is located in Dunmore . [ 13 ] [ 14 ]

Marywood's programs are administered through four degree-granting colleges, with 60 bachelor's degree, 36 master's degree, two doctoral degrees, two terminal degrees by program (MFA, Ed.S.). All students are required to complete a core curriculum in the liberal arts in addition to the courses in their major. Undergraduates may also enroll in double majors, honors, and independent study programs, practicums, internships, and study abroad, as well as Army and Air Force ROTC programs. The university is structured into three colleges: [ 15 ] College of Arts and Sciences Departments: Art Communication, Language and Literature Music, Theatre, and Dance Philosophy and Religious Studies Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science Social Sciences Galleries Undeclared Majors College of Health and Human Services Departments: Communication Sciences & Disorders Nutrition, Athletic Training, and Exercise Science Nursing Respiratory Therapy Physician Assistant Psychology and Counseling Social Work Human Physiology Lab College of Professional Studies Departments: Architecture Business and Global Innovation Education Ph.D. Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies and MPA Program Professional Continuing Education

The Liberal Arts Center, completed in 1923, is crowned with one of the campus' most distinctive architectural features, the dome of the Rotunda. foreground, Memorial Commons Marywood University is home to about 20 different buildings on its campus, including the following: [ 16 ] The Center for Natural and Health Sciences houses several academic departments, including Mathematics, Science, Nursing, and Administrative Studies. The Swartz Center for Spiritual Life , opened in 2007, contains the Marian Chapel, Campus Ministry, and Conference and Event Services. The Fricchione Day Care Center , built in 1991, is a child development center for children of Marywood staff, faculty, and students. Immaculata Hall was built in the 1950s. It was originally called Alumnae Hall, and it was renamed to honor Sister M. Immaculata Gillespie, Marywood's first dean. It houses the President's Office and the Office of Planning and Institutional Research. The Insalaco Center for Studio Arts , completed in 2001, houses the Kresge Gallery and features drawing and painting studios. There are studios and equipment for woodworking, fiber arts, jewelry-making, ceramics, sculpture, photography, printmaking, a computer Mac lab, and private and semi-private studios for upper level BFA, MA, and MFA students. The Learning Commons is the library. It is also home to TV Marywood and VMFM-FM 91.7. The Liberal Arts Center houses many academic departments, including Religious Studies, Philosophy, Social Sciences, English, and Foreign Languages. The Admissions Office is also located here. The LAC also features the Marywood Rotunda . Maria Hall , one of the original campus structures, now houses the University Development/Advancement Office. The Center for Athletics and Wellness includes a 1,500-seat arena, a 5,000-square-foot (460 m 2 ) fitness center, and other athletic facilities.