Marist

Marist University is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. Founded by the Marist Brothers in 1905 and authorized as a school in 1929, it is located in Poughkeepsie, New York, with a 242-acre suburban campus overlooking the Hudson River. The university has a branch campus in Florence, Italy (Marist Italy) and is recognized for its leadership in technology-enhanced teaching and learning.