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About our Strategic Partnership

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ signs strategic partnership with Ursuline College

A premiere institution of Catholic higher education on Lake Erie started to take shape as the presidents of Gannon University and Ursuline College announced they had signed a Letter of Intent to enter a strategic partnership. The move, which is contingent on the successful completion of due diligence, will create an institution with about 6,000 students, 1,300 employees, and campuses in three states – Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Once complete, it will be the largest Catholic university system in the region.

About Gannon University and Ursuline College

In many ways, our two schools are in alignment.

Gannon University

Mission

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Its faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ offers a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.

Vision

Gannon University will be a Catholic, multi-cultural university nationally recognized for educating socially responsible global citizens through dynamic learning experiences that transform the learner and their communities.

Values: Respect, Well-being, Engaged, Seamless

Ursuline College

Mission

Ursuline College offers holistic education that transforms students for service, leadership and professional excellence by providing undergraduate and graduate programs that foster lifelong learning and personal wisdom in an environment characterized by Catholic and Ursuline heritage, Women-centered learning, Values-based curricula and an Inclusive, global perspective.

Vision

A premier Catholic institution of higher learning that provides transformative experiences and inspires greatness in our graduates.

Values: Student focus, Spirituality, Respect, Collaboration

Over 150 Years of Catholic Tradition

  • 1850
    Ursuline College
    Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont, arrives from France to establish the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
  • 1871
    Ursuline College
    Was founded as the first chartered Catholic women’s colleges in Ohio
  • 1925
    Gannon University
    Founded as Cathedral College under the 1925 charter of Villa Maria College
  • 1944
    Gannon University
    Renamed ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ College; received charter as a four-year men’s college
  • 1964
    Gannon University
    Became co-educational and established a graduate school
  • 1968
    Ursuline College
    In 1968, the College was separately incorporated as an independent, non-profit organization with the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland continuing to serve as the institution's religious sponsor
  • 1969
    Ursuline College
    In January, 1969, the Board of Trustees for the College was formed, and started admitting men
  • 1975
    Ursuline College
    Division of Nursing of Saint John College of Cleveland transferred to Ursuline College and is now The Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions
  • 1979
    Gannon University
    Attained University status
  • 1982
    Ursuline College
    Began offering graduate programs
  • 1989
    Gannon University
    Merged with Villa Maria College, a local Catholic all-women’s college
  • 2015
    Gannon University
    Opened Ruskin, Florida campus offering graduate health science programs
  • 2024
    Ursuline College
    Dr. David King becomes the first lay and first male President

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