St. Catherine University set to debut in 2009
The College of St. Catherine’s is having a face lift to represent the changes the college has made since its beginnings, according to the Pioneer Press, in 1905.
The name beat out 3 other options: University of St. Catherine, Saint Catherine of Alexandria University and the University of Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
The name was chosen by a board of trustees who voted unanimously.
Students who entered the College of St. Catherine but will leave with it named as St. Catherine University have the option of which they would like on their diploma.
According to the Star Tribune, the school’s budget has doubled over the past 10 years. Not only that, but their enrollment has had 10 years of consecutive growth meaning it is now larger than Smith or Wellesley College.
The school’s president, Sister Andrea Lee said, "We haven't been solely a baccalaureate institution for women since 1979. It became clear it was time to look at [the name]. We didn't enter it lightly. This is a process that took over a year, engaged a lot of people and featured a lot of conversation."
The Pioneer Press reported that student Molly Hall said, “St. Kate's is still St. Kate's.�