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The '''University of Providence''' ('''UP''') (renamed from '''University of Great Falls''' in July 2017<ref name="name release">http://www.ugf.edu/Portals/1/PDF/News/2017/Name_Release.pdf</ref>) is a private [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] university in [[Great Falls, Montana]]. It is accredited by the [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities|Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges]].
The '''University of Providence''' ('''UP''', formerly '''University of Great Falls'''<ref name="name release">{{Cite web |url=http://www.ugf.edu/Portals/1/PDF/News/2017/Name_Release.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-07-05 |archive-date=2017-08-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170809212113/http://www.ugf.edu/Portals/1/PDF/News/2017/Name_Release.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>) is a [[Private university|private]] [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] university in [[Great Falls, Montana]]. It is [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the [[Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities]].


==History==
==History==
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The University of Providence was founded in 1932 as '''Great Falls Junior College for Women''' by [[Edwin Vincent O'Hara]], the [[Bishops in the Catholic Church|Catholic Bishop]] of [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Great Falls–Billings|Great Falls]], in collaboration with the [[Sisters of Charity of Providence]] and the [[Ursulines|Ursuline Sisters]]. It became coeducational in 1937.


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A year later, Sister Lucia Sullivan established the '''Great Falls Normal School''' to educate teachers. At the time there were two schools, each operating under a different Catholic religious community. The union of the two schools was one of convenience and legality. In 1942, the institution was a single entity under the direction of the Sisters of Providence, and was renamed the Great Falls College of Education. By the early 1950s it became simply the '''College of Great Falls''', and in 1995 was renamed the '''University of Great Falls'''. It was renamed '''University of Providence''' in July 2017.<ref name="name release"/>
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The University of Providence was founded in 1932 as Great Falls Junior College for Women by [[Edwin Vincent O'Hara]], the Catholic [[Bishop]] of Great Falls, in collaboration with the [[Sisters of Charity of Providence]] and the [[Ursulines|Ursuline Sisters]]. It became coeducational in 1937.

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A year later, Sister Lucia Sullivan established the Great Falls Normal School to educate teachers. At the time there were two schools, each operating under a different Catholic religious community. The union of the two schools was one of convenience and legality. In 1942, the institution was a single entity under the direction of the Sisters of Providence, and was renamed the Great Falls College of Education. By the early 1950s it became simply the College of Great Falls, and in 1995 was renamed the University of Great Falls. It was renamed University of Providence in July 2017.<ref name="name release"/>


Over the years UP has been involved in several outreach education efforts. For many years, it has had a resident center on the [[Fort Belknap Indian Reservation]], and in Lewistown, as well as a continuing education program at [[Malmstrom Air Force Base]]. In addition to its campus offerings, UP serves 31 sites in [[Montana]], southern [[Alberta]] and [[Wyoming]] through its Telecom Distance Learning Program, and is able to serve students around the world. The University of Providence offers undergraduate degrees in more than 20 programs and several master's degree programs.
Over the years UP has been involved in several outreach education efforts. For many years, it has had a resident center on the [[Fort Belknap Indian Reservation]], and in Lewistown, as well as a continuing education program at [[Malmstrom Air Force Base]]. In addition to its campus offerings, UP serves 31 sites in [[Montana]], southern [[Alberta]] and [[Wyoming]] through its Telecom Distance Learning Program, and is able to serve students around the world. The University of Providence offers undergraduate degrees in more than 20 programs and several master's degree programs.
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The student body consists of approximately 1,100 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.{{when|date=September 2018}}
The student body consists of approximately 1,100 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.{{when|date=September 2018}}


==Programs==
==Academics==

The UP undergraduate program consists of two schools:
The UP undergraduate program consists of two schools:

*The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes Arts and Humanities; Business Administration; Education; History, Language and Literature; Mathematics and Sciences
* The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes Arts and Humanities; Business Administration; Education; History, Language and Literature; Mathematics and Sciences
*The School of Health Professions, which contains Nursing, Epidemiology, Organizational Leadership, and Applied Health Informatics
* The School of Health Professions, which contains Nursing, Epidemiology, Organizational Leadership, and Applied Health Informatics


Some of the more popular programs are [[criminal justice]], [[human services]], [[Primary education|elementary education]], [[counseling psychology]], and [[paralegal]] studies. The school also offers teaching certificates.
Some of the more popular programs are [[criminal justice]], [[human services]], [[Primary education|elementary education]], [[counseling psychology]], and [[paralegal]] studies. The school also offers teaching certificates.


The university offers the following master's degree programs:
The university offers two master's degrees:
* Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
* Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
* Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSL) with concentrations in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration, and Management. The MSL is an online program.
* Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSL), an online program.


UP's calendar consists of four-month semesters in the fall and spring, and a 12-week summer term.
UP's calendar consists of four-month semesters in the fall and spring, and a 12-week summer term.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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Providence teams, nicknamed athletically the Argonauts, are part of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Frontier Conference]]. Men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, rodeo, soccer, track & field and wrestling; women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, rodeo, soccer, softball, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling. Providence recently added men's and women's ice hockey as varsity sports, both scheduled to start in the fall of 2018. Co-ed sports include the spirit squad.
The U. of Providence (UP) athletic teams are called the Argonauts. The university is a member of the [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] (NAIA), primarily competing in the [[Frontier Conference]] for most of its sports since the 1999–2000 academic year (which they were a member on a previous stint from 1974–75 to 1983–84 before discontinuing its athletics program); while its men's and women's soccer, softball and men's and women's wrestling teams compete in the [[Cascade Collegiate Conference]] (CCC).


UP competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, soccer, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and wrestling; basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include the spirit squad.
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==Admissions==


Former sports include men's lacrosse (until 2019), women's ice hockey (until 2020), and men's and women's rodeo (both until 2021). The men's lacrosse team used to compete in a state rivalry tournament, known as the "[[Copper Cup]]", with the [[University of Montana]], and [[Montana State University]].

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==Admissions==
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The University of Providence has a rolling admission policy. Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, financial status, physical or mental disabilities, or national origin. Applicants may apply for admission at any time; however, they are strongly urged to apply at least one month prior to the first day of classes for the term they intend to begin. Required documents must be submitted before a student can be admitted. It is particularly important that the UP Placement Test be taken prior to registration. Prospective students must complete an admission application, which has no application fee, and provide an official high school transcript or official certificate of high school equivalency with scores from the [[GED|General Education Development Test]] (GED). Results of [[ACT (examination)|ACT]] or [[SAT]] are recommended for academic advising and consideration for merit/no-need scholarships, but not required. To register, proof of two immunizations for measles and one immunization for rubella must be supplied.
The University of Providence has a rolling admission policy. Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, financial status, physical or mental disabilities, or national origin. Applicants may apply for admission at any time; however, they are strongly urged to apply at least one month prior to the first day of classes for the term they intend to begin. Required documents must be submitted before a student can be admitted. It is particularly important that the UP Placement Test be taken prior to registration. Prospective students must complete an admission application, which has no application fee, and provide an official high school transcript or official certificate of high school equivalency with scores from the [[GED|General Education Development Test]] (GED). Results of [[ACT (examination)|ACT]] or [[SAT]] are recommended for academic advising and consideration for merit/no-need scholarships, but not required. To register, proof of two immunizations for measles and one immunization for rubella must be supplied.


==Alumni==
==Alumni==
*[[Paul G. Hatfield]], [[United States Senator]]; Chief Justice of the [[Montana Supreme Court]]
*[[Paul G. Hatfield]], [[United States Senator]]; Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana; Chief Justice of the [[Montana Supreme Court]]
*[[Jon Tester]], [[United States Senator]] from Montana
*[[Jon Tester]], [[United States Senator]] from Montana


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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.uprovidence.edu/ University of Providence website]
* [http://www.uprovidence.edu/ Official website]
*[http://upargos.com/ University of Providence athletics website]
* [http://upargos.com/ Official athletics website]


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Latest revision as of 22:30, 7 November 2024

Not to be confused with Providence University or Providence College.
University of Providence
Former names
Great Falls Junior College for Women (1932–1933)
Great Falls Normal School (1933–1942)
Great Falls College of Education (1942–1950s)
College of Great Falls (1950s–1995)
University of Great Falls (1995–2017)
MottoIn lumine tuo, videmus lumen
Motto in English
In Thy Light We See Light
TypePrivate university
Established1932; 92 years ago (1932)
AccreditationNWCCU
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$16.4M (2021)
PresidentOliver J. Doyle
ProvostMatthew Redinger
Undergraduates1,100
Location
Great Falls
,
Montana
,
United States

47°29′30″N 111°16′14″W / 47.4916°N 111.2706°W / 47.4916; -111.2706
Campus44 acres (18 ha)
Colors   
Argo Blue & Argo Green
NicknameArgonauts
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – Frontier
Websitewww.uprovidence.edu

The University of Providence (UP, formerly University of Great Falls[1]) is a private Roman Catholic university in Great Falls, Montana. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

History

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The University of Providence was founded in 1932 as Great Falls Junior College for Women by Edwin Vincent O'Hara, the Catholic Bishop of Great Falls, in collaboration with the Sisters of Charity of Providence and the Ursuline Sisters. It became coeducational in 1937.

A year later, Sister Lucia Sullivan established the Great Falls Normal School to educate teachers. At the time there were two schools, each operating under a different Catholic religious community. The union of the two schools was one of convenience and legality. In 1942, the institution was a single entity under the direction of the Sisters of Providence, and was renamed the Great Falls College of Education. By the early 1950s it became simply the College of Great Falls, and in 1995 was renamed the University of Great Falls. It was renamed University of Providence in July 2017.[1]

Over the years UP has been involved in several outreach education efforts. For many years, it has had a resident center on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, and in Lewistown, as well as a continuing education program at Malmstrom Air Force Base. In addition to its campus offerings, UP serves 31 sites in Montana, southern Alberta and Wyoming through its Telecom Distance Learning Program, and is able to serve students around the world. The University of Providence offers undergraduate degrees in more than 20 programs and several master's degree programs.

The student body consists of approximately 1,100 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students.[when?]

Academics

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The UP undergraduate program consists of two schools:

  • The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, which includes Arts and Humanities; Business Administration; Education; History, Language and Literature; Mathematics and Sciences
  • The School of Health Professions, which contains Nursing, Epidemiology, Organizational Leadership, and Applied Health Informatics

Some of the more popular programs are criminal justice, human services, elementary education, counseling psychology, and paralegal studies. The school also offers teaching certificates.

The university offers two master's degrees:

  • Master of Science in Counseling (MSC)
  • Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSL), an online program.

UP's calendar consists of four-month semesters in the fall and spring, and a 12-week summer term.

Athletics

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The U. of Providence (UP) athletic teams are called the Argonauts. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Frontier Conference for most of its sports since the 1999–2000 academic year (which they were a member on a previous stint from 1974–75 to 1983–84 before discontinuing its athletics program); while its men's and women's soccer, softball and men's and women's wrestling teams compete in the Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC).

UP competes in 17 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, soccer, track & field (indoor and outdoor) and wrestling; basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball and wrestling; and co-ed sports include the spirit squad.

Former sports include men's lacrosse (until 2019), women's ice hockey (until 2020), and men's and women's rodeo (both until 2021). The men's lacrosse team used to compete in a state rivalry tournament, known as the "Copper Cup", with the University of Montana, and Montana State University.

Admissions

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The University of Providence has a rolling admission policy. Applications are considered without regard to race, gender, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, financial status, physical or mental disabilities, or national origin. Applicants may apply for admission at any time; however, they are strongly urged to apply at least one month prior to the first day of classes for the term they intend to begin. Required documents must be submitted before a student can be admitted. It is particularly important that the UP Placement Test be taken prior to registration. Prospective students must complete an admission application, which has no application fee, and provide an official high school transcript or official certificate of high school equivalency with scores from the General Education Development Test (GED). Results of ACT or SAT are recommended for academic advising and consideration for merit/no-need scholarships, but not required. To register, proof of two immunizations for measles and one immunization for rubella must be supplied.

Alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2017-08-09. Retrieved 2017-07-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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