Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont, arrives from France to establish the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
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The strategic partnership between Ursuline College and Gannon University is based on a strong alignment of our values, missions, and Catholic traditions.
| Ursuline College | Gannon University | |
| 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. | Gannon 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, Gannon offers a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility. |
| Vision | A premier Catholic institution of higher learning that provides transformative experiences and inspires greatness in our graduates. | 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 | Student focus, Spirituality, Respect, Collaboration | Respect, Well-being, Engaged, Seamless |
Mother Mary of the Annunciation Beaumont, arrives from France to establish the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
Was founded as the first chartered Catholic women’s colleges in Ohio
Renamed Gannon College; received charter as a four-year men’s college
Became co-educational and established a graduate school
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
In January, 1969, the Board of Trustees for the College was formed, and started admitting men
Division of Nursing of Saint John College of Cleveland transferred to Ursuline College and is now The Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions
Attained University status
Began offering graduate programs
Merged with Villa Maria College, a local Catholic all-women’s college
Opened Ruskin, Florida campus offering graduate health science programs
Dr. David King becomes the first lay and first male President
