Siena Heights is taking a bold step toward the future of healthcare education and community wellness with the creation of the Margaret and Doyle Hartman Center for Health and Wellness. This new center will enhance academic offerings, provide hands-on learning opportunities, and contribute to the well-being of the Adrian community. The building purchase and it’s vast…
Congratulations to the Siena Heights University students named in the Fall 2024 Dean's and Academic Achievement lists! See the full list of honorees below.
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…
Siena Heights University is pleased to announce the launch of two options for adult learners: micro-credentials and professional development. The purpose of these offerings is to meet key employment needs and further career opportunities in the greater Lenawee area and beyond with accessible and affordable education. Using a fully online platform, adults can complete short-term…
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…
“At Siena Heights, you are not just a number, but you are an individual that is noticed.” – De’Angelo L. Boone ‘07 Siena Heights University proudly awarded alumn De’Angelo Boone with the Sister Ann Joachim Award, a recognition that celebrates alumni who exemplify leadership, resilience, and dedication to community service. Named in honor of Sister…
Siena’s long history rooted in the Dominican intellectual tradition has led to several initiatives aimed at making education affordable and accessible, meeting students where they are and helping them find ways to earn their degree, even with a limited income. This is especially important for students who are the first in their family to attend…
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…
