- David Keifer '11
- Hometown: Niles, Ohio
- Major: Chemistry
Always ask questions when you do not understand! Whether in class or in a private meeting with your professor, your confusion must be addressed as soon as possible! Information within any chemistry class is cumulative, so if you do not understand something in the first week of school, that lack of understanding will prevent you from learning for the rest of the semester or even for the rest of your chemistry education.
- Stephanie Monsanty '11
- Hometown: Doylestown, Ohio
- Major: English: Literature
Quick Mount Union Facts
The Ever-Evolving University
- Founded in 1846
- Four-year private institution grounded in the liberal arts tradition affiliated with the United Methodist Church
- Consistent top rankings from U.S. News & World Report
- Active alumni base of more than 16,000 and counting
- Led by University President Dr. Richard F. Giese, Board of Trustees and administration
- Current endowment of $133 million
All things Mount Union
- Nickname: Purple Raiders
- Mascot: MUcaw
- Color: Purple and White
Mission
- To prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship.
Campus and Location
- Alliance, Ohio (population: 25,000)
- Located 70 miles from Cleveland; 80 miles from Pittsburgh
- 115-acre campus; additional 142-acre Nature Center
Student Community
- 2,200 undergraduate students
- 57 graduate students
- 52% men; 48% women
- Representation from 31 states and 22 countries
- 3.6% international students
- 12% American students of color
Academics
- Student to faculty ratio: 13:1
- Average class size of 19
- 55 diverse majors
- Graduate programs in physician assistant studies and educational leadership
- Classes offered throughout three semesters – fall, spring, summer
Faculty Quality
- 88% of Mount Union’s faculty hold a doctorate or other terminal degree
- Professors have studied at the country’s leading universities
- Known for building strong relationships with students and placing great value on teaching
Facilities
- Top-notch academic buildings
- State-of-the-art academic and athletic complex
- Variety of residential housing – traditional, suite, apartment