University of Mount Saint Vincent
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For the university in Halifax, Nova Scotia, see Mount Saint Vincent University.
The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV) is a private Catholic university in Riverdale, New York.[3] It was founded in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York.
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Latin: Universitas ad Sancti Vincentii Montem | |
Former names | Academy of Mount Saint Vincent (1847–1911) College of Mount Saint Vincent (1911-2023) |
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Motto | Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me. |
Motto in English | "Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge." |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1847; 177 years ago (1847) |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Charity of New York) |
Academic affiliations | ACCU CIC NAICU |
Endowment | $25.0 million[1] |
President | Susan Burns |
Undergraduates | 1,527 |
Postgraduates | 400 |
Location | , , U.S. 40.9135°N 73.9085°W / 40.9135; -73.9085 |
Campus | Urban |
Colors | White, gold[2] |
Nickname | Dolphins |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Skyline |
Mascot | Dolphin |
Website | www |
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The university serves over 1,800 students with professional undergraduate programs in nursing, business, communication, and education and graduate degree programs in nursing, physician assistant, business, TESOL, and education. It is under the auspices of the Sisters of Charity of New York, one of several Sisters of Charity congregations of Catholic women that trace their lineage back to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.