Ashford University
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Ashford University is a private, coeducational liberal arts university located in Clinton, Iowa. The University is owned by Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a for-profit higher education company based in Poway, California. The University offers Bachelor's degrees, both on-campus and over the internet, in addition to Master's degrees offered over the internet. The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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History
Mount St. Clare College was founded in 1918 by the Sisters of St. Francis to help fill the demand for teachers in Clinton County and the surrounding area.
In 2002, Mount St. Clare College began to offer a Masters program over the internet. In conjunction with the expanded course offerings, the school changed its name to The Franciscan University, and the name of the athletic teams were changed from "The Mounties" to "The Saints". In 2004, the school modified its name to The Franciscan University of the Prairies, in order to avoid confusion with similarly named schools.
In March 2005, the University was purchased by Bridgepoint Education, Inc. After the completion of the sale, the institution's name was changed to Ashford University. The school also dropped its affiliation with the Catholic Church and became a for-profit institution at that time.
Sports, Clubs, and Activities
Athletics
Ashford University is a member of the NAIA. The school's athletic teams, The Saints, compete in the Midwest Classic Conference. The official team colors are purple and gold, and the mascot for the Saints is a Saint Bernard dog named Sierra. The Saints field teams in the following sports:
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Student Activities
The school's student-run newspaper, the Clarion, is usually published once every other week. The University also has several clubs available for students on campus. Two of the more popular clubs on campus are Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) and Fine Arts Club (FAC).
External Links
- Ashford University (http://www.ashford.edu/)
- Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (http://www.bridgepointeducation.com/)
- The Midwest Classic Conference (http://www.midwest-classic.com/)
- The Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, Iowa (http://www.clintonfranciscans.com/)