Siena Heights University (SHU) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the State of Michigan to expand its Rising Education Program (REP) in partnership with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC). This grant will further SHU’s efforts to provide four-year baccalaureate programs to incarcerated persons at Cotton Correctional Facility and…
Walking down Madden Hall at the Adrian Dominican campus, you may pass a door and hear the echoes of a woman speaking Spanish. The kind female voice assists a caller seeking help with their immigration case. The Office of Immigration Assistance may be small, but the ministry provides crucial legal assistance for individuals and families…
Siena Heights University is pleased to announce the addition of a new men’s and women’s hockey program to its athletic roster. The teams will start competing in fall 2025. As part of launching this program, Siena Heights has hired Maria Barlow to lead women’s hockey and Trevor Sattelmeier to lead men’s hockey. Both coaches will come…
In 1959, Fidel Castro led guerrilla revolutionaries in overthrowing the brutal dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista on the island of Cuba. Although he promised free elections, free speech, and a more open economy, Castro quickly established a communist regime. Many revolutionaries who had fought against Batista’s dictatorship soon became counter revolutionaries, opposing Castro. The threat to…
Siena Heights University proudly announces the appointment of Tina Bowler as its Vice President of People and Culture. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, Mrs. Bowler will oversee Human Resources, leading employee engagement, creating strategic plans and effective policies, and building a people-first environment. Mrs. Bowler brings an extensive HR background to Siena Heights.…
As freshman forward Jesus Alvarez sprints across the soccer field in his white and blue Siena Heights uniform, he carries with him a desire to win that is deeper than mere competitive spirit. His drive to succeed comes from ganas, a Spanish word that combines motivation, desire, determination, grit, and intention, all into one. It’s…
Siena Heights University is seeking speaker nominations for its annual Issa Lecture Series on sustainability. The William Issa Endowment was created to memorialize William Louis Chapin Issa of Shaker Heights, Ohio, June 7, 1985 – June 25, 2009. Past speakers have addressed a diversity of topics, ranging from agroecology to sustainable energy sources, species conservation to preparation for climate change. Each speaker…
Siena Heights University and the Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (MHCC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a significant partnership aimed at expanding educational opportunities for MHCC employees, members, and their dependents. This collaboration underscores a shared commitment to fostering educational advancement and professional growth within the…
Siena Heights University (SHU) has set a record for incoming students on its Adrian, Michigan campus. A total of 445 students start their collegiate journey with SHU today; over 100 of which are being served by the University’s Brain Gain program, a tuition-free guarantee for eligible Michigan high school graduates designed to increase access to…
Siena Heights University leadership recently announced the promotion of Sue Syljebeck as the new Vice President of Athletics. Additionally, SHU has announced hiring Candice Leatherwood, a Siena Heights Graduate College alum, as the new head women’s basketball coach. Syljebeck has been with Siena Heights University since 2004, joining the Saints as the seventh head coach…
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