Dominican University New York
Catholic university in Orangeburg, New York, US From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dominican University New York is a private Roman Catholic university in Orangeburg, New York. It is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Its 64-acre (260,000 m2) suburban campus in Orangeburg is 17 miles (27 km) from New York City in Rockland County.
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| Type | Private university |
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| Established | 1952 |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU CIC |
| President | Mary Eileen O'Brien |
Academic staff | 73 Full-Time and 141 Part-Time[1] |
| Students | 1,724[2] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Red, black, & white |
| Nickname | Chargers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – CACC, ECC |
| Mascot | Charlie the Charger |
| Website | www |
History
Dominican University New York was founded as Dominican College of Blauvelt in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt[3] to offer a teacher preparation program for religious women. Five years later, the college was opened to lay students. In 1967, it became fully coeducational.[4]
On May 17, 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved the name change from Dominican College to Dominican University New York.[5][6]
Athletics
The Dominican athletic teams are called the Chargers.[7] The university is a member of the Division II ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) for most of its sports since the 1982–83 academic year. They are also a member of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) for some sports.[citation needed]
Dominican competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.[citation needed]
Rivalries
The Chargers have a cross-campus rivalry with the nearby St. Thomas Aquinas College Spartans since the two colleges are located a mile from each other.[8]
Notable alumni
- Gerald P. Mallon, professor of social work
- Mary Eileen O'Brien, academic administrator
- Mary Kay Vyskocil, judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- William Wise III, basketball player
References
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