The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic co-educational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity and Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary has a long tradition of academic excellence. The University of Saint Mary, foundedand sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth:Aspires to educate students in the liberal artstradition to realize their God-given potential as creative, thinking, ethicalpersons who are spiritually grounded so that they contribute to the well beingof our communities, country, and world. Aspires to educatehealth care providers so that the nation’s growing health care needs might bemet. Aspires to educate students of diverse backgrounds and,in the spirit of Saint Vincent DePaul, has a special concern for first-generationand low-income students.The University of Saint Mary educates students of diverse backgrounds to realize their God-given potential and prepares them for value-centered lives and careers that contribute to the well being of our global society. Our core values: Community, Justice, Respect, and Excellence.