Mission and Values
Our Purpose
Mount Mary University is a diverse and inclusive learning community that educates students to transform themselves and the world.
We are an urban Catholic university for women, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), that provides an environment for the development of the whole person. We encourage leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles.
Key Moments In Our History
Catholic Identity
A curriculum-wide emphasis on social justice represents the university’s commitment to Catholic social teaching.
Campus Ministry
School Sisters of Notre Dame
Established by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Mount Mary’s roots are embedded in the history and ministry of the SSND.
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Mount Mary University is a diverse and inclusive learning community that educates students to transform themselves and the world.
We are an urban Catholic university for women, sponsored by the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND), that provides an environment for the development of the whole person. We encourage leadership, integrity, and a deep sense of social justice arising from a sensitivity to moral values and Christian principles.
We are committed to excellence in teaching and learning with an emphasis on thinking critically and creatively. The undergraduate curriculum integrates a core curriculum with career readiness for women of diverse backgrounds and circumstances; graduate programs provide opportunities for both men and women to enhance their professional excellence.
"I liked Mount Mary’s small campus community that was close to home— and that it’s an all women university. I knew I wanted a more intimate learning experience in a place where I knew I would be safe and comfortable—a place where I could thrive personally and academically.
Pa Yeng
Merchandise Managment & Graphic Design '19