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University of Holy Cross

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University of Holy Cross
Former names
Our Lady of Holy Cross College
TypePrivate university
Established1916
AccreditationSACS[1]
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Marianites of Holy Cross)
PresidentStanton F. McNeely III
Academic staff
147
Students1,120
Undergraduates774
Postgraduates346
Location, ,
United States
CampusLarge city[2]
Colors   Maroon and grey
AffiliationsACCU[3]
Websitewww.uhcno.edu

University of Holy Cross (UHC) is a private Catholic[4] liberal arts college in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was founded by the Marianites of Holy Cross.

University of Holy Cross - Main Building
University of Holy Cross - Main Building

History

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University of Holy Cross was founded in 1916 as a two-year women's normal school by the Marianites of Holy Cross. Its original location was in the Bywater area of New Orleans.[5] It became a 4-year institution in 1938. In 1947, a 40-acre (16 ha) parcel of land in Algiers was donated to the Marianites. The college completed a move across the river to this new site in 1960. Its area was later reduced by a sale. Men were first admitted in 1967.

In August 2011, the Marianites dismissed the college's president and all 19 of its trustees without warning.[6] The move prompted an investigation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges, the college's regional accreditor.[7] Following the investigation, SACS placed the college on probation for six months.[8]

In January 2016, the institution, formerly Our Lady of Holy Cross College, was renamed University of Holy Cross.

Campus

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University of Holy Cross is situated on a 16-acre (65,000 m2) campus in a middle-class residential neighborhood of the Algiers area of New Orleans on the west bank of the Mississippi River. It is built primarily in the Southern Colonial style.

Academics

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There are more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs.[9][10]

Notable people

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  • Troy Carter, Congressman serving the 2nd U.S. Congressional District of Louisiana
  • Kyle France,[11] Chairman of the Board – Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District
  • Stanton F. McNeely III,[12] University of Holy Cross President
  • Patrice E. Jones, TikToker and historical preservationist, taught at Holy Cross
  • Norman Robinson, television news reporter
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References

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  1. ^ "College Navigator - University of Holy Cross".
  2. ^ "College Navigator - University of Holy Cross".
  3. ^ "ACCU Member Institutions" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2017-05-26.
  4. ^ "University of Holy Cross". uhcno.edu. Retrieved 2022-09-12.
  5. ^ Betty L. Morrison (1977). A History of Holy Cross College, New Orleans, Louisiana. Her Publishing Co., Inc.
  6. ^ John Pope (August 16, 2011). "Holy Cross College disposes of president, 19-member board". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  7. ^ John Pope (August 19, 2011). "Our Lady of Holy Cross College dismissals being investigated by accreditation group". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  8. ^ Bruce Nolan (December 6, 2011). "Holy Cross College put on probation by accrediting agency". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
  9. ^ "Commission on Colleges" (PDF). Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. July 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2020-10-19. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
  10. ^ "NLNAC Accredited Nursing Program". National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. Retrieved 2009-03-10. Can type "Louisiana" into search box to see accredited programs in Louisiana
  11. ^ "Boards and Commissions". Retrieved 2023-01-04.
  12. ^ "University of Holy Cross". uhcno.edu. Retrieved 2023-01-04.
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