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{{Infobox university
| image_name = Seton Hill University seal.png
| image = Seton Hill University seal.png
| image_size = 200px
| image_upright = 0.8
| motto = ''Hazard Yet Forward''
| motto = ''Hazard Yet Forward''
| name = Seton Hill University
| name = Seton Hill University
| former_names = Seton Hill Schools (1885–1914)<br />Seton Hill Junior College (1914–1918)<br />Seton Hill College (1918–2002)
| established = 1885
| established = 1885
| type = [[Private university|Private]] [[Liberal arts colleges in the United States|liberal arts university]]
| type = [[Private university]]
| affiliation = [[Catholic Church]] ([[Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill|Sisters of Charity]])
| religious_affiliation = [[Catholic Church]] ([[Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill|Sisters of Charity]])
| president = Mary Finger
| president = Mary C. Finger
| city = [[Greensburg, Pennsylvania|Greensburg]]
| city = [[Greensburg, Pennsylvania]]
| state = [[Pennsylvania]]
| country = U.S.
| country = U.S.
| undergrad = 2,500
| undergrad = 1,676
| postgrad =
| postgrad =
| faculty =
| faculty =
| endowment =
| endowment = $80 Million<ref>{{cite news|title=Seton Hill receives $3.5M in bequest|url=http://triblive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/westmoreland/s_613285.html|accessdate=12 August 2012|newspaper=Tribune Review|date=February 25, 2009}}</ref>
| campus = [[Suburban]]
| campus = Suburban
| mascot = [[Griffin]]
| mascot = [[Griffin]]
| athletics = {{nowrap|[[NCAA Division II]] – [[Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference|PSAC (West)]]}}
|athletics_affiliations = {{nowrap|[[NCAA Division II]] – [[Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference|PSAC (West)]]}}
|sports_nickname = Griffins
| nickname = [http://athletics.setonhill.edu/ Griffins]
| colors = Crimson and Gold {{Color box|#DC143C|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}}
| colors = {{Color box|#DC143C|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|gold|border=darkgray}} Crimson and gold
| affiliations = [[Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities|ACCU]]<br>[[National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities|NAICU]]<br>[[Council of Independent Colleges|CIC]]<br>[[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools|MSA]]
| affiliations = [[Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities|ACCU]]<br />[[National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities|NAICU]]<br />[[Council of Independent Colleges|CIC]]<br />[[Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools|MSA]]
|website = {{URL|http://www.setonhill.edu}}
|website = {{URL|http://www.setonhill.edu}}
| logo = [[File:Seton Hill University logo.png|250px]]
| logo = Seton Hill University logo.png
}}
}}


'''Seton Hill University''' is a [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] [[liberal arts]] [[university]] of about 2,500 students<ref>{{cite web|title=About Seton Hill University|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/about/|publisher=Seton Hill University|accessdate=12 August 2012}}</ref> in [[Greensburg, Pennsylvania|Greensburg]], [[Pennsylvania]], near [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]]. Formerly a [[women's college]], it became a [[coeducational]] university in 2002. Seton Hill has been named a national leader in mobile technology and offers signature programs in performing and visual arts as well as health and natural sciences.
'''Seton Hill University''' is a [[Private university|private]] [[Catholic Church|Catholic]] university in [[Greensburg, Pennsylvania]]. Originally a [[women's college]], it became a [[coeducational]] university in 2002 and enrolls about 2,200 students.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Seton Hill University|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/about/|publisher=Seton Hill University|access-date=12 August 2012}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The school was founded in 1885 by the [[Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill|Sisters of Charity]].<ref name="setonhill1">{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/about/history.cfm |title=Seton Hill University - A Leading Catholic Liberal Arts University in Greensburg Pennsylvania |publisher=Setonhill.edu |date= |accessdate=2012-08-12}}</ref> It is named for [[Elizabeth Ann Seton]] (1774–1821), who founded the Sisters of Charity and who, after her death, was canonized as the United States' first native-born saint.<ref>{{cite web|last=Knight|first=Kevin|title=St. Elizabeth Ann Seton|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13739a.htm|work=Catholic Encyclopedia|publisher=New Advent|accessdate=12 August 2012}}</ref> ([[Seton Hall University]] and the [[College of Saint Elizabeth]] in New Jersey are also named after Elizabeth Ann Seton.)
The school was founded in 1885 by the [[Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill|Sisters of Charity]].<ref name="setonhill1">{{cite web |url=http://www.setonhill.edu/about/history.cfm |title=Seton Hill University - A Leading Catholic Liberal Arts University in Greensburg Pennsylvania |publisher=Setonhill.edu |access-date=2012-08-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120624055841/http://www.setonhill.edu/about/history.cfm |archive-date=2012-06-24 }}</ref> It is named for [[Elizabeth Ann Seton]] (1774–1821), who founded the Sisters of Charity and who, after her death, was canonized as the United States' first native-born saint.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia|last=Knight|first=Kevin|title=St. Elizabeth Ann Seton|url=http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13739a.htm|encyclopedia=Catholic Encyclopedia|publisher=New Advent|access-date=12 August 2012}}</ref> ([[Seton Hall University]] and [[Saint Elizabeth University]] in New Jersey are also named after Elizabeth Ann Seton.)


In 1914, Seton Hill Junior college was opened by the Sisters of Charity. With the approval of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Seton Hill College was created four years later.<ref name="setonhill1"/>
In 1914, Seton Hill Junior college was opened by the Sisters of Charity. With the approval of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Seton Hill College was created four years later.<ref name="setonhill1"/>


In 1946, 40 male World War II veterans were accepted as students at Seton Hill.<ref>{{cite web|title=Seton Hill University, Then & Now|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/aboutus/history_and_traditions/then_and_now|publisher=Seton Hill University|access-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> During the 1980s, men were regularly admitted to many programs at Seton Hill College, including music and theater. In 2002, Seton Hill was officially granted university status by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/westmoreland/s_67904.html |title=PittsburghLIVE.com - Seton Hill to be university |access-date=June 1, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020426030800/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/westmoreland/s_67904.html |archive-date=April 26, 2002 }}</ref>
In 2002, Seton Hill was officially granted university status by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/westmoreland/s_67904.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=June 1, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020426030800/http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/westmoreland/s_67904.html |archivedate=April 26, 2002 }}</ref> After president JoAnne Boyle formalized the school's new status as a university, the teams' nickname was changed from "Spirits" to "Griffins," and several men's athletics teams were added, including [[American football]]. In 2006, Seton Hill announced it was transferring to NCAA Division II and joining the [[West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (WVIAC). They had belonged to the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics|NAIA]]. In 2012, Seton Hill announced its move to the [[Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference|PSAC]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Expands|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/news/view/776|publisher=Seton Hill University|accessdate=15 April 2013}}</ref>


Seton Hill University received widespread public attention<ref>{{cite news|last=Sande|first=Steve|title=And so it begins... Seton Hill University to give all students an iPad|url=http://www.tuaw.com/2010/03/30/and-so-it-begins-seton-hill-university-to-give-all-students-a/|access-date=12 August 2012|newspaper=TUAW (or The Unofficial Apple Weblog)|date=March 30, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2010/03/30/seton-hill-university-hands-out-ipads-to-students/ |title=Seton Hill University hands out iPads to students |website=Engadget.com |date=2010-03-30 |access-date=2016-04-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Carr|first=David|title=And an iPad in Every Backpack|url=http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/and-an-ipad-in-every-backpack/|access-date=12 August 2012|newspaper=The New York Times|date=March 31, 2010}}</ref> after announcing a technology plan that includes providing an [[iPad]] to all full-time students, as well a 13" [[MacBook]] to all incoming freshmen. Upon graduation, students keep both devices.<ref>{{cite web|title=iPad for Everyone!|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/techadvantage/|work=The Griffin Technology Advantage|publisher=Seton Hill University|access-date=12 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512082645/http://www.setonhill.edu/techadvantage/|archive-date=12 May 2012}}</ref> Beginning in the fall of 2013, new full-time students will receive an iPad Mini and new full-time freshmen will be provided with a MacBook Air.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/academics/mobile_learning |title=Mobile Learning @ the Hill · Seton Hill University |publisher=Setonhill.edu |access-date=2016-03-26}}</ref> Seton Hill University is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School.
==Centers==
[[Image:SHU front.jpg|thumb|right|350px|'''The Seton Hill University Administration Building''', with a statue of Elizabeth Ann Seton.]]
* National Catholic Center for Holocaust Education
* The Wukich Center for Entrepreneurial Opportunities
* Center for Family Therapy
* SHU Center for Orthodontics


==Academics==
==Undergraduate programs==
Seton Hill divides its undergraduate programs into six schools: Business, Education & Applied Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural & Health Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts. In addition to their major, all students take liberal arts core classes in arts, mathematics, sciences, culture, history, and writing. The university also offers twelve graduate programs. Subjects include art, writing, education, therapy, business, orthodontics, and physician assistant studies.
Seton Hill offers academic programs in six core areas: social sciences, natural and health sciences, humanities, education, business, and the visual and performing arts. The University also requires students to experience a comprehensive liberal arts program that emphasizes critical and creative thinking as well as leadership skills to ensure that students are not only prepared for their first job after graduation, but for their entire career.


The typical class size for courses in the major is about 20–25. Liberal arts core classes tend to be larger, at 30-45 students.
Seton Hill continues to innovate new academic programs that ensure that it prepares students for not just today, but also for jobs that have yet to be created. In 2016, Seton Hill announced that the creation of the Office of Academic Innovation and Planning to align academic programs with lucrative career opportunities for Seton Hill students. Among Seton Hill's signature degree programs include:
* Pre-Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Denstistry (Partnership for admission with the nation's largest medical school, the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine)
* Physician Assistant (99% First-Time Pass Rate on the Physician Assistant Certification Exam, PANCE)
* Dietetics and Nutrition (Awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Defense for nutrition research)
* Exercise Science (Highly sought by students interested in graduate work in Physical or Occupational Therapy)
* Cybersecurity
* Data Analytics
* Music, Musical Theatre, and Sacred Music (Seton Hill is only one of 100 schools to receive designation as an All-Steinway School)
* Visual Arts (metalsmithing, woodworking, painting, drawing, printmaking, graphic design, and art history)
* Dance (Established partnership, masterclass, and residency with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre)


===LECOM at Seton Hill===
With a '''97% placement rate''', Seton Hill continues to launch students into careers that are in the making right now.<ref>https://www.setonhill.edu/academics/career-services/</ref>
[[Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine|LECOM]], one of the largest [[Medical Schools in USA|medical schools]] in the United States, entered a partnership with SHU and extended its LECOM Erie campus to the university in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LECOM History |url=https://lecom.edu/about/history/ |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine |language=en-US}}</ref> LECOM at Seton Hill added an additional 104 medical students to the first-year class, and, now, it has graduated more than 1,000 physicians since the first graduating class of 2013.


SHU is also one of LECOM's EAP (Early Acceptance Program) affiliates, allowing qualified high school seniors to apply for its combined BS/DO program and get accepted to LECOM before entering SHU or while studying in the underclassmen years at SHU.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) (B.S./D.O.) |url=https://www.setonhill.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/osteopathic-medicine-lecom-bs-do/ |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Seton Hill University |language=en}}</ref>
==Graduate programs==
Seton Hill offers several graduate programs:
* Master's of Business Administration (Healthcare Administration, Management, Entrepreneurship)
* Elementary Education
* Physician Assistant
* Orthodontics
* Writing Popular Fiction
* Marriage and Family Therapy
* Genocide and Holocaust Studies (Certificate)


== Athletics ==
== Athletics ==
[[File:Shu griffin.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Athletics logo]]
[[File:Seton Hill Griffins logo.svg|200px|thumb|right|Seton Hill Griffins logo]]
Seton Hill athletics, known as the '''Griffins''', compete in [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] of the [[National Collegiate Athletics Association]] (NCAA). During the 2012–2013 academic year, Seton Hill was a member of the [[West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (WVIAC). As of July 1, 2013, following the breakup of the WVIAC, along with the [[University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown]], also from the WVIAC, Seton Hill is a member of the [[Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference]] (PSAC).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/news/view/1199 |title=Media Relations · Seton Hill University |publisher=Setonhill.edu |date= |accessdate=2016-03-26}}</ref>


Seton Hill athletics teams are the Griffins. The university is a member of the [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] level of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] (NCAA), primarily competing in the [[Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference]] (PSAC) since the 2013–14 academic year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/news/view/776|title=Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Expands|publisher=Seton Hill University|access-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> The Griffins previously competed as a member of the [[West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference]] (WVIAC) from 2006–07 to 2012–13; and in the [[American Mideast Conference]] of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA) from 1999–2000 to 2006–07. During the 2006–07 school year, Seton Hill had dual membership with both the NAIA and the NCAA as part of the transition.
Seton Hill varsity men's and women's sports include football, men's & women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's wrestling, men's and women's lacrosse, men's and women's track and field, softball, baseball, women's cheerleading, women's field hockey, women's equestrian, men's and women's soccer, women's volleyball, women's golf, and women's tennis.


Seton Hill competes in 19 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, soccer, track & field and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, equestrian, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
In 2005, 60% of the entering class was male, due to an influx of male students who were interested in new sports programs such as football. In 2008, the football team had a 10-3 record. The football team and the men's soccer team each won the inaugural West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's team sportsmanship award in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wviac.org/news/gen/2008/12/8/sportsmanship120808.asp?path%3Dgen |title=Archived copy |accessdate=February 18, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112075644/http://wviac.org/News/gen/2008/12/8/sportsmanship120808.asp?path=gen |archivedate=January 12, 2009 }}</ref>


=== History ===
The baseball team received a berth in 2006 to the [[NAIA World Series]] in the program's third year of existence. In 2014, the baseball team had its most successful season; winning the PSAC, the Atlantic Regional, and advancing to the College World Series. The team ended up finishing top six in the country. The men's baseball program has sent two MLB drafts and a free agent to Major League Baseball.
After president JoAnne Boyle formalized the school's new status as a university, the teams' nickname was changed from "Spirits" to "Griffins," and several men's athletics teams were added, including [[College football|football]]. In 2006, Seton Hill announced it was transferring to [[NCAA Division II]] and joining the WVIAC as a provisional member (with full WVIAC competition in 2007–08). Prior to that, they had belonged to the NAIA and in the American Mideast.


As of July 1, 2013, following the breakup of the WVIAC, along with the [[University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown]], also from the WVIAC, Seton Hill joined the PSAC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/news/view/1199 |title=Media Relations · Seton Hill University |publisher=Setonhill.edu |access-date=2016-03-26}}</ref>
==Campus life==


In 2005, 60% of the entering class was male, due to an influx of male students who were interested in new sports programs such as football. In 2008, the football team had a 10–3 record. The football team and the men's soccer team each won the inaugural West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's team sportsmanship award in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wviac.org/news/gen/2008/12/8/sportsmanship120808.asp?path%3Dgen |title=West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |access-date=February 18, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090112075644/http://wviac.org/News/gen/2008/12/8/sportsmanship120808.asp?path=gen |archive-date=January 12, 2009 }}</ref>
'''A Dynamic and Active Campus Life'''


In 2006, the baseball team received a berth to the [[NAIA World Series]] in the program's third year of existence.
Campus life at Seton Hill University is active, dynamic, and engaging. Alumni and students alike often say that they feel comfortable and at home at Seton Hill and that the quaint campus atmosphere creates lifelong friendships. Seton Hill is also located in the heart of downtown Greensburg, a third-class Pennsylvania city, that has a strong urban feel. Coffee shops, chocolatiers, and confectionaries are walkable around town and are accessible through the campus's shuttle.


In 2014, the baseball team had its most successful season; winning the PSAC, the Atlantic Regional, and advancing to the College World Series. The team ended up finishing top six in the country.
There are a variety of opportunities for Seton Hill students to be involved. Active clubs representing the diverse cultural and student interests include the Chemistry Club, Biology Club, Forensic Science Club, Math Club, Respect Life Club, Model United Nations, Students in Free Enterprise, and the Griffins @ Work club.


In 2022, Seton Hill created their first Esports team. The team is co-ed and includes about 25 students.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Napsha |first=Joe |date=2021-10-29 |title=Seton Hill to launch coed esports program |url=https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/seton-hill-to-launch-coed-esports-program/ |access-date=2024-03-14 |website=TribLIVE.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Welcoming Students of All Faiths and Backgrounds'''

Seton Hill, even though Catholic in orientation, welcomes students from all faiths and backgrounds. Seton Hill has a long tradition of fostering interfaith dialogue with other faiths and ensuring social and racial equality. Seton Hill invites to students to participate in service-learning activities and engage in study abroad to discover new cultures and perspectives.

'''Students Feel Close to Faculty'''

Seton Hill's size means that students receive a quality education, because they are directly in touch and mentored by Ph.D. faculty. While many schools employ teaching assistants and have overwhelmingly large class sizes, Seton Hill gives each student personal attention and a commitment to ensure that they can succeed. Seton Hill has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/admissions/ugrad_majors.cfm |title=Seton Hill University - Admissions |publisher=Setonhill.edu |date= |accessdate=2012-08-12}}</ref> The typical class size for courses in the major is about 20-25. Liberal arts core classes tend to be larger, at 30-45 students.

'''Exciting Developments on Campus'''

Recent changes on campus include the addition of a site of [[Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine]] (LECOM), and two arts facilities in downtown Greensburg: a visual arts center and a new performing arts building (devoted to music, theater, and dance). In early 2013, the university received a $7 million grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/news/view/1063 |title=Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards $7 Million to Seton Hill University|publisher=Setonhill.edu |date=2013-04-04 |accessdate=2013-04-15}}</ref> The grant is the largest in Seton Hill's history and is a component of the university’s $75 million plan for campus expansion and renewal.

'''A Destination for World and National Leaders'''

Seton Hill has hosted international luminaries and national leaders to the University's campus. Among them have been:
* His Holiness, the Dalai Lama
* Lech Walesa, President of Poland
* Maya Angelou, Prolific Author and Poet
* Frank McCourt, Award-Winning Memoir Author
* David Sedaris, Renowned Comedian and Author
* Morgan Spurlock, Acclaimed Documentary Maker
* Ethel LeFrak, New York Philanthropist and Advocate for Holocaust Education
* Elie Wiesel, Author of "Night" and Holocaust Survivor
* The Honorable Thomas J. Ridge, Former Pennsylvania Governor and First Secretary of Homeland Security


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==

{{Alumni|date=July 2017}}
*[[Eileen DeSandre]], actor
* Sr. Florence Marie Scott, Ph.D. '26, First Woman Trustee on the Board of Trustees at the [[Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory]] and Professor, Biology<ref>https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:100_years_exploring_life,_1888-1988_-_the_Marine_Biological_Laboratory_at_Woods_Hole_(1989)_(16666023245).jpg</ref><ref>https://hpsrepository.asu.edu/bitstream/handle/10776/1542/mblannualreports1966.pdf</ref>
*[[Ronne Froman]], [[Rear Admiral]] and Commander of [[Navy Region Southwest]]
* Justice [[Maureen O'Connor]], alumna of 1973 and sixth woman to have served as an [[Ohio Supreme Court]] justice.
*[[Patricia A. Gabow]] '65, CEO of Denver Health
* Admiral [[Ronne Froman]], who graduated from Seton Hill College in 1969, served 31 years in the [[United States Navy]], retiring as a rear admiral, and was the first female US Navy admiral to be "in charge of naval bases and stations around the world".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.setonhill.edu/news/story.cfm?ID=228&BackButton=news_archive.cfm |title=News · Seton Hill University |website=Setonhill.edu |date= |accessdate=2016-04-01}}</ref> She then filled several high-profile civilian positions in [[San Diego]], [[California]].
*[[Hubertina D. Hogan]] '47, Army chemist
* Dr. [[Patricia Gabow]], alumna of 1965, became the chief of renal disease at Denver General Hospital in 1973 and is now the Chief Executive Officer of Denver Health.
*[[Maureen O'Connor]], '73 and sixth woman to serve as an [[Ohio Supreme Court]] justice.
* [[Michele Moore Ridge]], alumna of 1969, former First Lady of Pennsylvania (1995–2001).
*[[Kameron Taylor]], professional basketball player
* [[Nalo Hopkinson]], writer
*[[Stephanie M. Wytovich]] editor, novelist and poet


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.setonhill.edu/ Official website]
* [http://www.setonhill.edu/ Official website]
* [http://athletics.setonhill.edu/ Official athletics website]
* [http://athletics.setonhill.edu/ Official athletics website]

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Latest revision as of 20:25, 3 October 2024

This article is about the college in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. For the New Jersey school with a similar name, see Seton Hall University.
Seton Hill University
Former names
Seton Hill Schools (1885–1914)
Seton Hill Junior College (1914–1918)
Seton Hill College (1918–2002)
MottoHazard Yet Forward
TypePrivate university
Established1885
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church (Sisters of Charity)
PresidentMary C. Finger
Undergraduates1,676
Location
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
,
U.S.
CampusSuburban
Colors    Crimson and gold
NicknameGriffins
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II – PSAC (West)
MascotGriffin
Websitewww.setonhill.edu

Seton Hill University is a private Catholic university in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Originally a women's college, it became a coeducational university in 2002 and enrolls about 2,200 students.[1]

History

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The school was founded in 1885 by the Sisters of Charity.[2] It is named for Elizabeth Ann Seton (1774–1821), who founded the Sisters of Charity and who, after her death, was canonized as the United States' first native-born saint.[3] (Seton Hall University and Saint Elizabeth University in New Jersey are also named after Elizabeth Ann Seton.)

In 1914, Seton Hill Junior college was opened by the Sisters of Charity. With the approval of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Seton Hill College was created four years later.[2]

In 1946, 40 male World War II veterans were accepted as students at Seton Hill.[4] During the 1980s, men were regularly admitted to many programs at Seton Hill College, including music and theater. In 2002, Seton Hill was officially granted university status by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.[5]

Seton Hill University received widespread public attention[6][7][8] after announcing a technology plan that includes providing an iPad to all full-time students, as well a 13" MacBook to all incoming freshmen. Upon graduation, students keep both devices.[9] Beginning in the fall of 2013, new full-time students will receive an iPad Mini and new full-time freshmen will be provided with a MacBook Air.[10] Seton Hill University is recognized as an Apple Distinguished School.

Academics

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Seton Hill divides its undergraduate programs into six schools: Business, Education & Applied Social Sciences, Humanities, Natural & Health Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts. In addition to their major, all students take liberal arts core classes in arts, mathematics, sciences, culture, history, and writing. The university also offers twelve graduate programs. Subjects include art, writing, education, therapy, business, orthodontics, and physician assistant studies.

The typical class size for courses in the major is about 20–25. Liberal arts core classes tend to be larger, at 30-45 students.

LECOM at Seton Hill

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LECOM, one of the largest medical schools in the United States, entered a partnership with SHU and extended its LECOM Erie campus to the university in 2009.[11] LECOM at Seton Hill added an additional 104 medical students to the first-year class, and, now, it has graduated more than 1,000 physicians since the first graduating class of 2013.

SHU is also one of LECOM's EAP (Early Acceptance Program) affiliates, allowing qualified high school seniors to apply for its combined BS/DO program and get accepted to LECOM before entering SHU or while studying in the underclassmen years at SHU.[12]

Athletics

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Seton Hill Griffins logo

Seton Hill athletics teams are the Griffins. The university is a member of the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), primarily competing in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) since the 2013–14 academic year.[13] The Griffins previously competed as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WVIAC) from 2006–07 to 2012–13; and in the American Mideast Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) from 1999–2000 to 2006–07. During the 2006–07 school year, Seton Hill had dual membership with both the NAIA and the NCAA as part of the transition.

Seton Hill competes in 19 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, lacrosse, soccer, track & field and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, equestrian, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.

History

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After president JoAnne Boyle formalized the school's new status as a university, the teams' nickname was changed from "Spirits" to "Griffins," and several men's athletics teams were added, including football. In 2006, Seton Hill announced it was transferring to NCAA Division II and joining the WVIAC as a provisional member (with full WVIAC competition in 2007–08). Prior to that, they had belonged to the NAIA and in the American Mideast.

As of July 1, 2013, following the breakup of the WVIAC, along with the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, also from the WVIAC, Seton Hill joined the PSAC.[14]

In 2005, 60% of the entering class was male, due to an influx of male students who were interested in new sports programs such as football. In 2008, the football team had a 10–3 record. The football team and the men's soccer team each won the inaugural West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference's team sportsmanship award in 2008.[15]

In 2006, the baseball team received a berth to the NAIA World Series in the program's third year of existence.

In 2014, the baseball team had its most successful season; winning the PSAC, the Atlantic Regional, and advancing to the College World Series. The team ended up finishing top six in the country.

In 2022, Seton Hill created their first Esports team. The team is co-ed and includes about 25 students.[16]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "About Seton Hill University". Seton Hill University. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Seton Hill University - A Leading Catholic Liberal Arts University in Greensburg Pennsylvania". Setonhill.edu. Archived from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  3. ^ Knight, Kevin. "St. Elizabeth Ann Seton". Catholic Encyclopedia. New Advent. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  4. ^ "Seton Hill University, Then & Now". Seton Hill University. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  5. ^ "PittsburghLIVE.com - Seton Hill to be university". Archived from the original on April 26, 2002. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  6. ^ Sande, Steve (March 30, 2010). "And so it begins... Seton Hill University to give all students an iPad". TUAW (or The Unofficial Apple Weblog). Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  7. ^ "Seton Hill University hands out iPads to students". Engadget.com. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  8. ^ Carr, David (March 31, 2010). "And an iPad in Every Backpack". The New York Times. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  9. ^ "iPad for Everyone!". The Griffin Technology Advantage. Seton Hill University. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  10. ^ "Mobile Learning @ the Hill · Seton Hill University". Setonhill.edu. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  11. ^ "LECOM History". Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  12. ^ "Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) (B.S./D.O.)". Seton Hill University. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  13. ^ "Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Expands". Seton Hill University. Retrieved April 15, 2013.
  14. ^ "Media Relations · Seton Hill University". Setonhill.edu. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  15. ^ "West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference". Archived from the original on January 12, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2009.
  16. ^ Napsha, Joe (October 29, 2021). "Seton Hill to launch coed esports program". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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