Seton Hall University is a four year Catholic institution of higher learning. It is located 14 miles from New York City in New Jersey. The university was founded as Seton Hall College in 1856 by James Roosevelt Bayley. Organized into a university in 1950, the institution was named after St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton, the first United States born saint of The Roman Catholic Church. New Advent.org:St. Elizabeth Ann SetonSHU.edu: History of Seton Hall University The sports program, for the university, is part of the Big East Conference.
Seton Hall University Mission Statement
"Seton Hall students are prepared to be leaders in their professional and community lives in a global society and are challenged by outstanding faculty, an evolving technologically advanced setting and values-centered curricula." Shu.edu: University Mission Statement
Seton Hall University Heritage
Since its inception as Seton Hall College, Seton Hall University has been dedicated to provide "a home for the mind, the heart and the spirit," in the words of its founder, Bishop James Roosevelt Bayley, son of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton. Although Catholic in heritage, the institution was made open to people of any faith and any color early on. During its first dozen years, Seton Hall University accepted students from 17 states and 7 countries. Women were first accepted in 197, and the university became coeducational in 1968.http://www.shu.edu/about/history.cfm
Seton Hall University Notable Alumni
Dining Options at Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University offers a wide range of dining options to its students. Several students, of diverse ethnic heritage, talk about their favorite food at Seton Hall. One student calls the food "gourmet." It turns out that the then newly renovated food center offers diverse dining options, that included salads, wraps, sandwiches, crepes, pizza and sushi. Organic vegetables are offered. Students can also make their own pasta and soups.
Seton Hall University Leadership
- President: Monsignor Robert Sheeran
- 1995-present: President
- 1993-1995: Executive Vice Chancellor of Seton Hall University
- 1995-present: President
Studying at Seton Hall University
- Seton Hall University Undergraduate School: Undergraduate School
- Seton Hall University Graduate School: Graduate School
- Seton Hall University Notable Programs of Study
Visiting Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University Sports Teams
Official Athletic Site: Seton Hall Pirates
League Site: Big East Conference
Basketball: Men's Basketball Women's Basketball
Soccer: Men's Soccer Women's Soccer
Baseball: Seton Hall Baseball
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Fast Facts
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Established
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Location
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President
Gabriel Esteban
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Faculty
860
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Motto
Hazard Zet Forward: In Spite of the Hazards; Go Forward
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Acceptance rate
79%, Fall 2009
