We bring out the leader ... in you!

The University of Mary has dedicated itself to being America's Leadership University. We are committed to providing leadership experiences for every student to include:

• Competence mastery in your profession
• Decision-making skills based on Benedictine values
• Service to others as you prepare to lead in your professional, religious, civic and global communities

The U-Mary approach to leadership training is one-of-a-kind, designed to develop a new type of graduate who is uniquely prepared to lead and succeed in his or her profession and life. It is based on input from hundreds of business and community leaders and incorporates "real-world" practice and networking, outstanding classroom teaching, and the moral and ethical grounding that gives graduates a real edge in today's job market. The approach works -- and so do our graduates, who have a 98 percent placement rate!

U-Mary's leadership development opportunities include:

• A first-year experience based on the concept of servant-leadership
• Mentorships, internships, internships, practicums, and meaningful work experiences
• Independent or individualized studies with faculty mentoring and guidance
• Student participation in the university's decision-making processes
• Student involvement in professional and service organizations
• Service learning in curricular and co-curricular offerings, to include a global perspective
• Exchange among students, faculty, and staff in the social, academic, and spiritual areas of the campus environment
• Involvement in the religious, social, educational, and political communities beyond campus