The College of Saint Scholastica
About
The College of Saint Scholastica, a private Benedictine institution overlooking Lake Superior in Duluth, is highly renowned for its values-driven education and its premier School of Health Professions, which boasts exceptionally strong programs in nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy. The student experience is defined by a close-knit, welcoming campus culture rooted in Benedictine hospitality, balanced by active participation in Division III athletics and Duluth’s abundant outdoor recreation. What truly sets the college apart is its striking, historic blue-stone campus and its distinctive commitment to incorporating social justice and ethical leadership into every curriculum, preparing graduates to be compassionate changemakers in their communities.
Wikipedia:The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) is a private Benedictine college in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1912 by a group of Benedictine Sisters and enrolled about 3,000 students as of 2023. The college offers a liberal arts education and is located on 186 wooded acres overlooking Lake Superior. Saint Scholastica was a Christian hermit traditionally regarded as the founder of the Benedictine nuns.
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