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'''Trocaire College''' is a [[Private college|private]] [[Roman Catholic]] [[List of junior colleges in the United States|college]] in [[Buffalo, New York]]. Founded in 1958 by the [[Sisters of Mercy]], Trocaire College offers degrees in healthcare, business, and technology.<ref>[https://news.wbfo.org/post/trocaire-expands-high-tech-offerings Trocaire expands high-tech offerings] By Chris Caya, WBFO-NPR, April 15, 2019.</ref> It has an extension site in [[Williamsville, New York]]. Total enrollment across both locations is approximately 1,300 students.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/891121899 |title=2016 College handbook. |date=2015 |others=College Entrance Examination Board |isbn=1-4573-0423- |
'''Trocaire College''' is a [[Private college|private]] [[Roman Catholic]] [[List of junior colleges in the United States|college]] in [[Buffalo, New York]]. Founded in 1958 by the [[Sisters of Mercy]], Trocaire College offers degrees in healthcare, business, and technology.<ref>[https://news.wbfo.org/post/trocaire-expands-high-tech-offerings Trocaire expands high-tech offerings] By Chris Caya, WBFO-NPR, April 15, 2019.</ref> It has an extension site in [[Williamsville, New York]]. Total enrollment across both locations is approximately 1,300 students.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/891121899 |title=2016 College handbook. |date=2015 |others=College Entrance Examination Board |isbn=978-1-4573-0423-1 |edition=3rd |location=New York |page=1895 |oclc=891121899}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Trocaire was founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy as Sancta Maria College, to train women of the order. In 1965 it admitted in laywomen and in 1972 enrolled male students. In 1967 the college was renamed ''Trocaire College.''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rey |first=Jay |date=June 25, 2008 |title=Trocaire College revels in 50-year tradition |pages=B2 |work=Buffalo News}}</ref> The word ''Trócaire'' means ''Mercy'' in the [[Irish language]]. This is an homage to the religious order which founded the college, the Sisters of Mercy, who were founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1831.<ref>[https://trocaire.edu/about-trocaire/history/ Trocaire College History and the Sisters of Mercy] About Trocaire, www.trocaire.edu</ref> |
Trocaire was founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy as Sancta Maria College, to train women of the order. In 1965 it admitted in laywomen and in 1972 enrolled male students. In 1967 the college was renamed ''Trocaire College.''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rey |first=Jay |date=June 25, 2008 |title=Trocaire College revels in 50-year tradition |pages=B2 |work=Buffalo News}}</ref> The word ''Trócaire'' means ''Mercy'' in the [[Irish language]]. This is an homage to the religious order which founded the college, the Sisters of Mercy, who were founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1831.<ref>[https://trocaire.edu/about-trocaire/history/ Trocaire College History and the Sisters of Mercy] About Trocaire, www.trocaire.edu</ref> |
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In August 2022, Trocaire and nearby [[Medaille University]] signed a cooperative agreement.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |date=2022-08-18 |title=Medaille University & Trocaire College Announce Signing of a Cooperative Agreement | Medaille University |url=https://www.medaille.edu/my-medaille/news/medaille-university-trocaire-college-announce-signing-cooperative-agreement |accessdate=2023-04-06 |publisher=Medaille.edu}}</ref> In January 2023, Trocaire purchased six buildings from Medaille.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |date= |title=After signing cooperative agreement, Medaille University sells six buildings to Trocaire College | News 4 Buffalo |url=https://www.wivb.com/news/education/colleges-universities-buffalo/after-signing-cooperative-agreement-medaille-university-sells-six-buildings-to-trocaire-college/ |accessdate=2023-04-06 |publisher=Wivb.com}}</ref> In April 2023, it was announced by interim [[Medaille University]] President Dr. Lori Quigley that Trocaire College would be acquiring Medaille in a merger of both collegiate institutions, planned for July 31, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wivb.com/news/education/colleges-universities-buffalo/trocaire-college-plans-to-acquire-medaille-university-starting-in-july/ |title=Trocaire College plans to acquire Medaille University starting in July | News 4 Buffalo |publisher=Wivb.com |date= |accessdate=2023-04-06}}</ref> However, less than a month later, in May 2023, Trocaire College President Bassam Deeb announced they would no longer be acquiring Medaille and that the merger was off.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moody |first=Josh |title=An Acquisition Deal Is Called Off |url=https://www.insidehighered.com/news/business/mergers-collaboration/2023/05/12/acquisition-deal-called |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Inside Higher Ed |language=en}}</ref> |
In August 2022, Trocaire and nearby [[Medaille University]] signed a cooperative agreement.<ref name=":1">{{cite web |date=2022-08-18 |title=Medaille University & Trocaire College Announce Signing of a Cooperative Agreement | Medaille University |url=https://www.medaille.edu/my-medaille/news/medaille-university-trocaire-college-announce-signing-cooperative-agreement |accessdate=2023-04-06 |publisher=Medaille.edu}}</ref> In January 2023, Trocaire purchased six buildings from Medaille.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |date= January 25, 2023|title=After signing cooperative agreement, Medaille University sells six buildings to Trocaire College | News 4 Buffalo |url=https://www.wivb.com/news/education/colleges-universities-buffalo/after-signing-cooperative-agreement-medaille-university-sells-six-buildings-to-trocaire-college/ |accessdate=2023-04-06 |publisher=Wivb.com}}</ref> In April 2023, it was announced by interim [[Medaille University]] President Dr. Lori Quigley that Trocaire College would be acquiring Medaille in a merger of both collegiate institutions, planned for July 31, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wivb.com/news/education/colleges-universities-buffalo/trocaire-college-plans-to-acquire-medaille-university-starting-in-july/ |title=Trocaire College plans to acquire Medaille University starting in July | News 4 Buffalo |publisher=Wivb.com |date= April 4, 2023|accessdate=2023-04-06}}</ref> However, less than a month later, in May 2023, Trocaire College President Bassam Deeb announced they would no longer be acquiring Medaille and that the merger was off.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moody |first=Josh |title=An Acquisition Deal Is Called Off |url=https://www.insidehighered.com/news/business/mergers-collaboration/2023/05/12/acquisition-deal-called |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Inside Higher Ed |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
Revision as of 20:36, 29 May 2023
Former names | Sancta Maria College |
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Motto | Careers of achievement, lives of purpose. |
Type | Private junior college |
Established | 1958 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy |
Academic affiliations | ACCU, NAICU |
President | Bassam M. Deeb |
Vice-president | Richard T. Linn |
Students | 1,300 |
Location | , U.S. 42°50′48″N 78°48′45″W / 42.8466°N 78.81238°W |
Colours | Red, grey and gold |
Website | www |
Trocaire College is a private Roman Catholic college in Buffalo, New York. Founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy, Trocaire College offers degrees in healthcare, business, and technology.[1] It has an extension site in Williamsville, New York. Total enrollment across both locations is approximately 1,300 students.[2]
History
Trocaire was founded in 1958 by the Sisters of Mercy as Sancta Maria College, to train women of the order. In 1965 it admitted in laywomen and in 1972 enrolled male students. In 1967 the college was renamed Trocaire College.[3] The word Trócaire means Mercy in the Irish language. This is an homage to the religious order which founded the college, the Sisters of Mercy, who were founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1831.[4]
In August 2022, Trocaire and nearby Medaille University signed a cooperative agreement.[5] In January 2023, Trocaire purchased six buildings from Medaille.[6] In April 2023, it was announced by interim Medaille University President Dr. Lori Quigley that Trocaire College would be acquiring Medaille in a merger of both collegiate institutions, planned for July 31, 2023.[7] However, less than a month later, in May 2023, Trocaire College President Bassam Deeb announced they would no longer be acquiring Medaille and that the merger was off.[8]
Academics
Trocaire College offers certificate, Associate's degree, and Bachelor's degree programs in healthcare, business and technology. It focuses on offering career-oriented programs in growing fields. The college is home to the oldest private Associate's Degree in Nursing program in western New York.[2]
References
- ^ Trocaire expands high-tech offerings By Chris Caya, WBFO-NPR, April 15, 2019.
- ^ a b 2016 College handbook. College Entrance Examination Board (3rd ed.). New York. 2015. p. 1895. ISBN 978-1-4573-0423-1. OCLC 891121899.
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: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Rey, Jay (June 25, 2008). "Trocaire College revels in 50-year tradition". Buffalo News. pp. B2.
- ^ Trocaire College History and the Sisters of Mercy About Trocaire, www.trocaire.edu
- ^ "Medaille University & Trocaire College Announce Signing of a Cooperative Agreement | Medaille University". Medaille.edu. August 18, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "After signing cooperative agreement, Medaille University sells six buildings to Trocaire College | News 4 Buffalo". Wivb.com. January 25, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ "Trocaire College plans to acquire Medaille University starting in July | News 4 Buffalo". Wivb.com. April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023.
- ^ Moody, Josh. "An Acquisition Deal Is Called Off". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
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