Molloy University

In 1955, the Dominican Sisters of Amityville founded Molloy Catholic College for Women on 25 acres in Rockville Centre, Long Island, which was purchased by the Sisters of St. Dominic. When the college opened, Anselma Ruth was its first president and the school offered two degrees, education and nursing. In 1971, the decision was made to drop "for Women" from the school name. The college opened Fitzgerald Hall, the first of three student residence halls, as well as Public Square and Madison Theatre in 2011. In 2013, the Molloy Clinic opened in the Village of Rockville Centre. Before the renovation, the hall was used by the nursing faculty and the college's Public Safety offices. The following year, Molloy announced James Lentini as president. In March 2022, the New York State Board of Regents approved the change from Molloy College to Molloy University. ==Academics==

Molloy University employs 191 full-time faculty, with 87% holding terminal degrees in their field. Molloy's student-faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The university accepts around 77% of its applicants. The four schools are School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education and Human Services, and the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The class of 2022 consisted of 908 undergraduates, 409 masters graduates, and 28 doctoral degree recipients. In 2020, the three majors with the highest number of graduates were: • Associate degree: Respiratory Care Therapist, Cardiovascular Technologist, and Liberal Arts and Sciences There is a separate, optional group for first-year students that has been dubbed "Molloy Well". School of Business The School of Business at Molloy University is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education and offers undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees, including the MBA, as well as dual degrees. School of Education and Human Services The School of Education and Human Services offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Social Work. The university's Doctor of Education program in Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities is part of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. The Education undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation. In January 2019, the university opened its Mental Health and Wellness Center. It was founded by Laura Kestemberg, who has served as an associate professor, chair, associate dean, and director of the Master of Science program and Department of Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Almost half of Molloy's undergraduates (based on pre-2023 data) major in nursing. The nursing program is built around a humanistic approach. In 2022, the university opened a nursing training school in Amityville to provide training for undergraduate and graduate students. Theatre Program and Molloy-CAP21 In 2004, the college announced plans for the Public Square Building. It is now home to the Madison Theatre at Molloy College, a 550-seat theater and professional performance space. In 2014, CAP21 joined forces with Molloy University. The two institutions developed a four-year BFA theatre arts degree program to help "sustain the theatre for the next generation of artists." The musical theater training focuses on singing, voice, dance, and music theory. All seniors complete a Senior Showcase. In 2018, Molloy opened the Manhattan Center in downtown Manhattan to serve as the new home for the Molloy/Cap21 program. It occupies the entire fourth floor of a historic building at 50 Broadway. This includes Irish language instruction and courses focused on Irish culture. Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring The Center for Environmental Research and Coastal Oceans Monitoring is a marine science laboratory that monitors marine life and water pollution, and is the only horseshoe crab breeding laboratory in the U.S. In 2013, it was incorporated with the research field station for Molloy's BS degree program in Earth and Environmental Sciences. Ranking In 2023, some of the university's rankings included: Number 50 in Regional Universities North, number 45 in Best Value Schools, and number 263 in nursing. It was the only college within the New York City region to break the top 10. == Student life ==

Molloy has three residence halls that house nearly 350 students (about 9% of undergrads), == Student activities ==

More than 50 student organizations are active on campus. == Student services ==

Molloy's student services include nonremedial tutoring, a women's center, placement services, international student advisors, career services, health service, personal/psychological counseling, and health insurance. Public Square Molloy's Public Square is a 24-hour campus center that opened in 2011. It includes a cafe, lounges, study rooms, student club space, a bookstore, an art gallery, rehearsal and office spaces for the music department, and the Madison Theatre, a 550-seat theater. == Research and partnerships ==

Energeia Partnership This partnership is a forum for Long Island-based ethicists working in the public, private, and charity sectors. In 2009, Molloy started Energeia for Teens to help develop leadership skills and promote character development in Long Island high school students. Molloy's 20-year sponsorship of the program ended in December 2024 on amicable terms with praise for the program's contributions to Long Island. Catholic Health Services Molloy and Catholic Health Services work together to improve healthcare in Long Island and provide training opportunities for faculty, students, and others in the community. == Community work ==

Molloy follows the Four Pillars of Dominican Life: Study, Spirituality, Community, and Service. These pillars are part of the Dominican tradition and help guide Molloy's campus and community activities and programs. The clinic is supported in part by a grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. Rebecca Center for Music Therapy The Rebecca Center was acquired by Molloy in 2008. At the center, music therapists provide treatment for patients who can be anywhere from two years old to adults. A few examples include: • Helped run a children's camp in El Salvador • Mission trips to El Salvador • The annual Boxtown event, where Molloy students camp out in boxes on campus to simulate a night of homelessness and raise money for Bethany House • Appalachia Project, where students work at the Big Laurel Learning Center in West Virginia and run a camp for children • Urban Challenge, where students spend a few days at the Romero Center serving the people of Camden, New Jersey It was opened in 2009 with a mission to “integrate “green” concepts into the academic life of Molloy College and catalyze Long Island into a national leader in sustainable solutions.” Workforce Development Program This program provides ongoing training for private industry employees. In June 2022, S. Zaki Hossain, the president of Pintail Coffee and a member of the Board of Trustees of Molloy, gave the university a $2 million gift to support the program. == Athletics ==

Molloy athletic teams are the Lions. The school's colors are maroon and white. Sprint football, a weight-restricted variant of American football governed outside the NCAA structure, will become the eighth men's sport and 20th overall in the 2024–25 school year. That team will compete in the Collegiate Sprint Football League. The Molloy College softball team made it to the NCAA Division II World Series in 2013. ==Notable alumni==

• Shea Spitzbarth - professional baseball player • Jaylen Morris - professional basketball player == References ==