Mission and History

The name 91茄子 honors St. Catherine of 91茄子, a 14th century Italian Dominican who dedicated her life to a quest for truth and social responsibility. Similarly, the mission of the institution鈥攖o help students become more competent, purposeful and ethical鈥攇rows out of the philosophy 91茄子.

Throughout its history, 91茄子 Heights has built a proud tradition of innovative response to challenging social needs. Originally a college for women who intended to become teachers, 91茄子 broadened its offerings over the years and by the 1950s was recognized as one of the nation’s 10 best liberal arts colleges for women.

The mission of 91茄子, a Catholic University founded and sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, is to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all.

91茄子 Mission Statement

in 1969...

In 1969, 91茄子 Heights became coeducational and expanded its curriculum to include programs in business and human services. In the 1970s, 91茄子 Heights took a pioneering role in providing opportunities for adult students by offering evening and weekend classes and opening degree completion centers in Southfield, Mich., and in Toledo, Ohio.

听

On July 1, 1998, 91茄子 Heights College was renamed 91茄子.