Madonna University
Madonna University is a private Catholic university in Livonia, Michigan. Conducted by the Felician Sisters, it has extension campuses in Metro Detroit in southwest Detroit, Orchard Lake, and Clinton Township at the Macomb University Center. Madonna University also has a campus at the University Center in Gaylord, about 225 miles (362 km) north of Livonia.
Motto | Sapientia Desursum (Latin) |
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Motto in English | Wisdom from Above |
Type | Private |
Established | 1937 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic |
President | Michael A. Grandillo, Ph.D. |
Students | 3,500 |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Suburban, 80 acres (320,000 m2) |
Colors | Blue and gold |
Athletics | NAIA – WHAC |
Nickname | Crusaders |
Mascot | Cruzer the Crusader |
Website | www.madonna.edu |
Studies
Founded by 2 sisters in 1937 as Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary College, the university offers more than 100 undergraduate majors toward associate and bachelor's degrees as well as 35 master's programs in clinical psychology, business, criminal justice, education, history, and health professions. In May 2009, Madonna began offering its first doctorate, the Doctor of Nursing Practice.
Among the largest Catholic, Franciscan universities in the country, Madonna University is situated on an 80-acre (32 ha) wooded campus.
Madonna University's commitment to developing a sustainable and eco-friendly campus was recognized when the U.S. Green Building Council awarded Gold level LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for the university's 60,000 square feet (5,600 m2) Franciscan Center.
The school was ranked by U.S. News and World Report under the category "University - Master's" as a Midwest university, 88th in the 1st tier (2011).
Colleges and Schools
- College of Arts & Humanities
- College of Education
- College of Natural and Social Sciences
- College of Nursing and Health
- Undergraduate Nursing Programs BSN, ABSN,[1] LPN-BSN, RN-BSN)[2]
- Graduate Nursing Programs
- Hospice and Palliative Studies Department
- Health Sciences
- Graduate School
- School of Business
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Computer Technology
- Hospitality and Tourism Management
Athletics
Madonna University teams are known as the Crusaders. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), competing in the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf and soccer, while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball. Madonna will add football to its program beginning in the 2020 season.[3]
The campus features a regulation-size gym located in the Activities Center, which seats up to 601 people; international-size soccer field, which hosts camps and tournaments; Ilitch Ballpark baseball field and fast-pitch softball field. Athletic grants and scholarships are available to students who show promising talent and have demonstrated academic success.
Campus media
Print publications
The Madonna Now is the university's magazine for alumni and friends. The Madonna Herald is the university's newspaper, which is produced by Madonna's Journalism Department, headed by professor Neal Haldane. The Madonna Muse is an annual literary journal.
Radio
In the university's Franciscan Center studios, students operate an online radio station at Live 365.[4] The format is freeform, and features occasional live broadcasts from students of the program.
Television
The Broadcast and Cinema Arts students also produce a television show, Celebrate Michigan, which airs on MyTV20 in the Detroit area.
Notable alumni
- Lyn Bankes, former member of the Michigan House of Representatives[5]
- Kerry Bentivolio, former US Representative for Michigan's 11th congressional district (as an alumnus of Saint Mary's College)[6]
- Ella Bully-Cummings, former chief of the Detroit Police Department[7]
- Nora Chapa Mendoza, artist[8]
- Chris Dierker, Vietnam Basketball Association player[9]
- Warren Evans, Michigan politician and police officer
- Vincent Gregory, former member of the Michigan Senate[10]
- Charlie Henry, basketball coach
- Kevin Foley (former baseball player/outfielder/coach) (1995-1998) (2001-2003) (2015-2017)
- Worteh Sampson, soccer player and coach[11]
- Robert C. Schuler, advertising executive (as an alumnus of Saint Mary's College)[12]
- John Vigilante, National Hockey League player[13]
- Catherine Waynick, Anglican bishop[14]
References
- "Madonna University ABSN | 16 Month Accelerated Nursing Program". Madonna ABSN.
- Shore, Zachary. "MUCrusaders add Football, begin play in 2020". MUCrusaders. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- "Broadcast and Listen to Internet Radio". live365.com.
- "Legislator Details". Michigan Legislative Biography – Library of Michigan. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
- "Kerry Bentivolio". washingtontimes.com. Archived from the original on 27 October 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- "Chief of Police: Ella M. Bully-Cummings, Esq". Detroit Police Department. Archived from the original on 8 September 2008.
- "Nora Chapa Mendoza". Museo del Norte. Retrieved 5 March 2016.
- "Madonna's Dierker to play professional basketball in Vietnam". HometownLife. Retrieved 2019-09-29.
- Sen. Vincent Gregory (D-MI 14th District) congress.org
- "Sampson Tabbed to Lead Wolverine Men's Soccer". University of Michigan-Dearborn. 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- Patrice Munsel (January 1, 2008). "Deaths: SCHULER, ROBERT CHARLES". The New York Times. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
- "Vigilante Hockey Camps - John Vigilante". www.vigilantehockeycamps.com. Retrieved 2019-09-30.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)