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Villa Maria College is a private Roman Catholic college in Buffalo, New York. It was founded in 1961 by the Felician Sisters.
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| Latin: Villae Mariae Buffalensis | |
| Motto | Where Talent Takes You |
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| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1961 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Felician Sisters) |
| President | Matthew Giordano |
Academic staff | 37 FT/ 54 PT (2023) |
| Students | 545 |
| Undergraduates | 545 |
| Location | , , United States 42°54′48″N 78°47′50″W / 42.913408°N 78.797223°W |
| Campus | Buffalo, New York |
| Colors | Blue and white |
| Nickname | Villa Vikings |
Sporting affiliations | USCAA |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Website | www.villa.edu |
History
editThe college was initially a teacher-training center for sisters in the education apostolate and was established as an affiliate of the Catholic University of America. In 1961, a provisional charter was secured from the Board of Regents of the State of New York to grant Associate in Arts and Associate in Applied Science degrees to women religious.
The Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery
editThe Paul William Beltz Family Art Gallery is located on the ground floor of the Main Building on campus.[1] It gives students a professional space to display and share their work on campus. The gallery features exhibitions from students, faculty, as well as local and regional artists.
Athletics
editThe Villa Maria athletic teams are called the Vikings. The college is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA), competing as an independent.
Villa Maria competes in three intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball and esports; while women's sports include basketball, esports and flag football.
The school's athletics department was abolished in 1994 and later reintroduced in 2015.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Take Your Talent Further". Villa Maria College. April 15, 2024. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
- ^ Schober, Kristen (January 14, 2015). "Villa Maria College Launches New Athletics Program". Villa Maria College. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
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