Anna Maria College
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Anna Maria College is a private Catholic institution in central Massachusetts best known for its deep commitment to community service and specialized professional programs in public safety, healthcare, and social services. Its strongest academic offerings include highly regarded programs in Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Nursing, and Music Therapy, all of which emphasize practical, hands-on training backed by small class sizes. The student experience is centered around a tight-knit, service-oriented community on a scenic 192-acre woodland campus in Paxton, while benefiting from cross-registration opportunities in nearby Worcester. Distinctively, Anna Maria is recognized as a national pioneer in fire science and emergency management education, seamlessly blending career-focused preparation with a tradition of civic leadership.
Wikipedia:Anna Maria College was a private Catholic college in Paxton, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1946 as a women's college, but was coeducational from 1973. The school offered both undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college ceased operations at the end of the spring 2026 semester.
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