International Day for Women

Today, we recognize and celebrate the International Day for Women. Maria College was founded by a strong group of women dedicated to the advancement of women through higher education. We […]

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Something New at Maria College – American Sign Language

This semester Maria College began to offer American Sign Language (ASL) as an option to meet a course load requirements. Laura Cooper, an adjunct faculty member, presented a fun-filled semester […]

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Maria College: White Tea ’18

The 2018 Maria nursing program graduates celebrate the annual White Tea with a pinning and candle-lighting ceremony.

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60 Years of Mercy Education

On April 25, 1958 Maria College was founded. This year, Maria celebrates 60 years of Mercy education.

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A Person-Centered Approach to the Medical Professions

Have you ever had a medical professional who was caring, compassionate, and good at helping you feel comfortable? Have you ever had a medical professional who listened, encouraged, and motivated […]

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Critical Concern for Women

“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced.“– Malala Yousafzai “The day will come when man will recognize woman as his peer, not only at the […]

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A Legacy of Mercy: 175th Anniversary

What does Mercy mean to you? To Catherine McAuley, the founder of The Sisters of Mercy, it meant to care for the economically poor, to provide shelter and educate women […]

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Little Words of Thanks

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday this week, I am thinking of the power of the two little words that we use at this time of year: Thank you. Of […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

In the summer of 2007, a few of my colleagues from RPI and I participated in the Susan G. Koman 3-Day, a 60-mile walk to end breast cancer. I had […]

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Maria Market Food Pantry

As the festivities of Mercy Week begin to wind down here at Maria College, I have been thinking back on how food has been such an important part of the […]

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