Regis University is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic, Jesuit university in the United States. Founded by the Society of Jesus in 1877, it is one of 28 member institutions of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities.[1][2] Based in Denver, Colorado against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Regis University comprises three colleges: Regis College, the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions and the College for Professional Studies.[3]
Main Hall at Regis University in Denver, Colorado.
Carroll Hall from the garden to the north.
Carroll Hall from the side.
Statue and Coors Life Directions Center.
A distant view of the athletic fields, Field House, and Main Hall.
Establishment
Regis University's forerunner was established in Las Vegas, New Mexico by a group of exiled Italian Jesuits.[4] In 1884, the Bishop of Denver invited the Jesuits to move the school to nearby Morrison where it was opened as Sacred Heart College. In 1887, the school moved once again to its present location and in 1921 adopted the name of Regis College in honor of Saint John Francis Regis, a 17th century Jesuit who worked with prostitutes and the poor in the mountains of Southern France. In 1991, it was renamed Regis University with three schools: the original Regis College, the School for Professional Studies, and the School for Health Professions.
Regis University, in accordance with its Jesuit heritage, has a long tradition of charitable service working including the well known Father Woody Projects which originate in the Archdiocese of Denver, but are active at Regis; including a well known Father Woody Christmas Party for the homeless.[5]
Accolades
- Two nursing students in the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions have received the Fuld Fellowship.[6]
- The Henry Luce Foundation has awarded Regis College the Clare Boothe Luce Professorship two times.[7]
- Four years in succession, Regis University professors were awarded Fulbright professorships.[8]
- Regis has won the National Parliamentary Debate Championships twice (one of only three schools).
- Basketball Coach Lonnie Porter holds the record for most won games as a college basketball coach (at any level) in Colorado history. Additionally, the basketball team maintains a 95 percent graduation rate among players.[9]
- Since 2000, the Lowell campus has been designated an arboretum with more than 500 trees and shrubs, including three championship trees.[10]
Schools
Regis College
Regis College is a small, liberal arts, undergraduate (a masters in teaching is available), selective [11] school located on the Lowell Campus. Its approximately 1,400 students are high school graduates from over 40 states.
For the 14th consecutive year, Regis was named a top school in the West at the Master's level by US News and World Report. It was ranked 26th.
Regis College operates a radio station, KRCX. Other media programs include a weekly student-run newspaper, the Highlander. The school also fields 11 varsity athletic teams the Rangers. Regis competes at the NCAA Division II level and is part of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC). Men's basketball coach, Lonnie Porter, [1] has the record for most won games as a basketball coach in Colorado history.
Many students participate in service learning activities by volunteering with various organizations throughout the Denver area. According to current President Fr. Sheeran, the goal of Regis University is to educate "leaders in service to others."
Regis College played host to the rock icon, Jimmy Hendrix, as well as the British rock band Queen (band), that played their first concert in the United States (April 16, 1974).
Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions
When Regis absorbed her sister school, Loretto Heights College, the College for Health Professions was born.[12] Regis now operates a nationally-recognized nursing program, and one of the premiere physical therapist programs.[13] The school is divided into four departments: Nursing, Health Care Ethics, Physical Therapy and Health Services Administration. RHCHP offers two doctoral progams in pharmacy and physical therapy.
College for Professional Studies
Primarily oriented toward working adults, the College for Professional Studies serves students who otherwise might not be able to fit education into their schedule. Courses include intensive two-month long classes and online courses.
Recent capital improvement campaign
In the fall of 2007, Regis completed a landmark five-year, $82.7 million capital campaign billed as "The Campaign for Regis University, Writing the Next Chapter."[14] The school has long owned more property than was used for education at the Lowell campus. This property (formerly a K-Mart) has now been incorporated into the main campus as sports fields and a new parking lot, a new chapel is complete and picturesque Main Hall has reopened its top floors for the first time in decades. The science building and Carroll Hall have also both been renovated.
Notable alumni
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