CSM President named to Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Board of Directors
OMAHA, NEB. – College of Saint Mary President Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, has been appointed to the board of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU). The Washington D.C.-based association of more than 230 member institutions serves as the collective voice for U.S. Catholic higher education.
“I’m honored to join the board of such a storied and vital organization,” said President Stevens. “There are so many avenues for the Church to lead in bringing hope and opportunity to communities around our nation, and ACCU members are unlocking this potential through the life-changing power of education each day.”
President Stevens has served at the helm of College of Saint Mary for over 20 years, taking what was a struggling institution in the mid-90s and transforming it into the thriving university it is today.
Her passion for ensuring access to higher education cannot be more evidenced than by her leadership during CSM’s recent tuition reduction. In the fall of 2017, the university reduced tuition by 33 percent, taking a stand against the alarming national trend of rising tuition costs. A long-time champion of college affordability, Dr. Stevens has set the stage for College of Saint Mary to further serve its community while boldly challenging other institutions to follow suit and make college more affordable.
CSM has developed several other innovative programs under the leadership of Dr. Stevens, ranging from the development of a residence hall allowing single mothers to live with their children on campus, to Marie Curie scholarships for women majoring in science or math, and Misericordia scholarships for students who are not eligible to receive financial aid due to their undocumented status.
Dr. Stevens has a bachelor's degree in math and sociology from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania, a master's degree in theology from St. Louis University, and a Ph.D. in religion and education from Boston College.
In connection with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Congregation for Catholic Education, the ACCU has worked to promote the Catholic identity and mission of its member institutions to contribute to the greater good of the world and the Church since 1899.
About College of Saint Mary
College of Saint Mary is a thriving Catholic university providing access to affordable education for all women. CSM fosters potential and leadership through academic excellence, scholarship and lifelong learning. The University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in many of today’s high-paying, in-demand fields, including physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, nursing, science, education, business and legal studies. To learn more about College of Saint Mary, visit CSM.edu.
