June 17, 2020

New heights of excellence

Academics

  • U.S. News & World Report: #1 in 2020
  • 64% of full-time faculty hired since 2005
  • Business school accredited by AACSB International
  • Test-optional admission policy adopted
  • Named a “Top Producer” school in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for 2019-2020
  • Construction boom:
    • Ruane Center for the Humanities
    • Arthur F. and Patricia Ryan Center for Business Studies
    • Science Complex addition and renovation
    • Harkins Hall renovation (classrooms and offices)
The selection of three students in 2019 in 2019 — from left, Elena Morganelli '19, Kevin Cranney '19, Emilee Serwan '19 — gave the College the honor of being a top-producing student for the Fulbright Program.
The selection of three students in 2019 — from left, Elena Morganelli ’19, Kevin Cranney ’19, Emilee Serwan ’19 — gave the College the honor of being a top-producing school for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.

Athletics

  • New BIG EAST Conference established; TV deal with Fox Sports for men’s basketball
  • NCAA championships in men’s hockey, women’s cross country
  • 94% student-athlete graduation rate
  • Construction boom:
    • Chapey Field at Anderson Stadium
    • Ruane Friar Development Center
    • Schneider Arena addition & renovation
    • Ray Treacy Track and Field Complex
    • Concannon Fitness Center
    • Glay Field (softball)
    • Mullaney Gym (Alumni Hall) renovation
Father Shanley recognizes the women and coaches who won the 2013 NCAA Women's Cross Country Championship.
Father Shanley recognizes the women and coaches who won the 2013 NCAA Women’s Cross Country Championship.

Diversity

  • Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion established
  • First chief diversity officer appointed
  • Class of 2023: 20.2% students of color
  • Ordinary (tenure track) faculty: 17% faculty of color
Father Shanley, with trustees Andre Owens ’85, center, and Duane Bouligny ’94 during the first Reflecting Forward event, held in November 2017 to explore issues of race and inclusivity on campus.
Father Shanley, with trustees Andre Owens ’85, center, and Duane Bouligny ’94 during the first Reflecting Forward event, held in November 2017 to explore issues of race and inclusivity on campus.

Mission and Ministry

  • Division of Mission and Ministry established
  • First vice president appointed
  • Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies dedicated
  • Fr. Philip A. Smith, O.P. Student Fellowships for Study and Service Abroad established
  • Dominican chaplains in each residence hall
  • Peer Ministry Program created; approximately 400 student participants
Father Shanley blesses the statue of St. Dominic during the dedication of the Center for Catholic and Dominican Studies in 2006. The center was conceived during the presidency of Rev. Philip A. Smith, O.P. ’63. Also pictured is the late Rev. Thomas D. McGonigle, O.P., the first director of the center.


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