Benedictine University
Benedictine University at Mesa
B
enedictine University was founded in 1887 as an independent Roman Catholic institution. In January, the University was invited by the city of Mesa’s Higher Education Recruitment Initiative to open a downtown branch campus.
Benedictine University officials are confident that expanding into Mesa will fit the school’s mission to offer students a faith-based, values-centered liberal arts education based in history and Catholic heritage. This fall, Benedictine will begin its business operations at a services center in downtown Mesa, and will offer classes in Fall 2013. Initial offerings will include bachelor’s degrees in Fine Arts, Criminal Justice, Communication Arts, Psychology, Theology, Nutrition, and Business Administra-
tion in Management and Organizational Behavior. Balance in mind, body and spirit is at the core of a Benedictine education. University officials expect to add residential facilities and longrange plans include a full-range of academic programs and extracurricular offerings including athletics. Benedictine is hiring instructors, support and administrative staff directly from the Mesa community. Benedictine’s reputation for offering outstanding programs in science, business, health, education and the liberal arts has caught the eye of various publications. “The Chronicle of Higher Education” ranked Benedictine University as the No. 1 fastest-growing campus among private nonprofit research universities, and “Forbes” magazine
named Benedictine among the top 20 percent of America’s colleges for the second consecutive year. The new Mesa branch campus will provide students with a private values- and leadership-based education available in an inclusive environment where all students are encouraged to think critically and flourish.
Benedictine University at Mesa 51 E. Main St., Ste. 105 Mesa, AZ 85201 602.888.5500 www.ben.edu/mesa