MARIAN UNIVERSITY’S UNIQUE VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES
History of Marian University
M ore than just an institution of higher learning, Marian University shines like a beacon of hope and opportunity. As Indianapolis’s only Catholic university, Marian University’s vision is to provide an education distinguished in its ability to develop transformative leaders who will serve the world with compassion, integrity, and purpose. Marian University’s commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition shapes every facet of our educational experience, providing a moral compass for our students and faculty. Our mission remains to be a great Catholic university dedicated to achieving excellence in learning, achieved through teaching, research, and scholarly activity in the Franciscan and liberal arts tradition. While proudly Catholic in both tradition and practice, Marian University welcomes students of all faiths who seek an educational experience framed within the context of our Franciscan values of dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our understanding of these values is informed by reflection on the life of Jesus Christ and prayer. n
Marian University is sponsored by a Franciscan religious community, the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg. In 1851, Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and her fellow Sisters of St. Francis established St. Francis Normal School in Oldenburg, Indiana to educate the area’s German immigrant population. By 1936, St. Francis Normal School had transformed into Marian College, with programs primarily for teacher training. Marian College moved to Indianapolis in 1937 and further expanded its academic offerings, becoming a comprehensive regional institution. On July 1, 2009, Marian College became Marian University. In early 2023, the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classified Marian University as a national doctoral/ professional university, indicating our wide range of program offerings, both research-focused and professional; Marian University’s highest level of offering is doctorate degree – professional practice. n
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