Seton Hill University Recognized by Apple and National Science Foundation as Innovative Leader in the Sciences

Seton Hill University educates students to “think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.” Seton Hill offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs through its Schools of Business, Education, Natural and Health Sciences, Humanities, and Visual and Performing Arts. Seton Hill provides top-ranked degree and certificate programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Plus, some programs are available completely online. Seton Hill graduates consistently find careers or enter graduate school at higher than the national rate - Seton Hill’s current placement rate for graduates is 98%. Seton Hill keeps class sizes small and provides personalized academic assistance and financial aid. Located in Greensburg, Pa, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university founded by the Sisters of Charity that embraces students of all faiths.

Recently, Seton Hill University received recognition from both Apple and the National Science Foundation.

Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. They use Apple technology to inspire creativity, collaboration and critical thinking in learning, teaching and the school environment, and have documented results of academic accomplishment.

Seton Hill University has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2022–2025 for its continuing innovation in providing its campus community with the tools they need to integrate technology into the academic environment. As part of its Mobile Learning at the Hill Program, Seton Hill provides all traditional full-time bachelor’s degree students, and many graduate students, with MacBook Air laptops.

In addition, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Seton Hill University a competitive grant of nearly $750,000 to support Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry and Forensic Science majors from under-resourced environments through scholarships as well as a mentorship network and career exploration program.

“The national need for well-educated professionals working in STEM fields is of paramount importance, and

Seton Hill has a long-standing commitment to educating students from diverse backgrounds in STEM fields,” said Seton Hill President Mary C. Finger. “We are grateful for the support of the National Science Foundation for Seton Hill’s efforts to provide scholarships and mentorship opportunities to high-achieving students from families from lower income environments in the Pittsburgh area. These initiatives will both break down barriers to higher education and provide important opportunities to students.”

Students who are recruited for the program will benefit from scholarship support and a combination of groupbased and one-on-one mentorship activities along with a social media connection. In addition, a career exploration and opportunities seminar will increase awareness about research and internship opportunities and about possible career pathways. Participants will create an individual development plan, which includes an assessment of each student’s unique skills, their short- and long-term goals, and action steps to achieve those goals.

Learn more about Seton Hill University at setonhill.edu.