Siena Heights University and Pine Rest Forge Partnership, Launching Nursing Scholarship and Career Pathway Program

Siena Heights University and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services today announced a partnership designed to cultivate the next generation of nursing professionals. The collaboration will establish a comprehensive scholarship and job opportunity program, directly benefiting Siena Heights nursing students.
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U.S. News & World Report Ranks Siena Heights University’s SHU Global Among Best Online Programs

Siena Heights University (SHU) has been ranked among the 2025 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Known as SHU Global because of its reach far beyond the University’s Adrian campus, it is the highest-ranked program in Michigan for this category.  U.S. News evaluated schools’ online programs based on a…
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Siena Heights University Awarded $250,000 Grant to Expand Baccalaureate Rising Education Programs 

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…
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Siena Heights University Announces New Men’s and Women’s Hockey Program 

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…
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Tina Bowler Appointed as Vice President of People and Culture at Siena Heights University 

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.…
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Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Siena Heights University Announce New Educational Partnership

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…
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Siena Heights University Welcomes its Largest Class in 105 Year History

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…
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Syljebeck Named as Vice President of Athletics, Leatherwood New Head Women’s Basketball Coach

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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Siena Heights University Releases Academic Achievement Lists for the Winter 2024 Semester

Siena Heights University recently announced its academic achievement lists for the Winter 2024 semester. Students are recognized each fall and winter semester for high academic achievement by being named to the Dean’s List or Academic Achievement List. To make the lists, students must achieve a minimum 3.5 grade-point average out of a possible 4.0. Additional…
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