Dear Parents and Prospective Students:

The story of Mount St. Mary’s University is a uniquely American one—quite simply, the story of the Catholic Church in America. Father John DuBois, on a voyage filled with courage, faith and determination, settled on our spectacular mountainside and founded Mount St. Mary’s in 1808.

Now, more than 200 years later, the Mount’s outstanding faculty, staff and students are on a voyage of faith, discovery, leadership and community—one that I’d like to invite you to become a part of.

Faith: we are proudly a robust and contemporary Catholic university. Discovery: at the Mount you’ll not only learn and encounter the world, but more importantly, you’ll learn about yourself.

Leadership: our charge is to prepare leaders for society and we take that charge seriously; we expect leadership at all levels.

Community: you will become part of the Mount family the instant you step foot on campus… and remain part of it long after you graduate.

I invite you to become more familiar with our campus by coming for a visit. You are certain to find a comfortable place here at the Mount.

I look forward to our paths crossing soon!

Sincerely,

Thomas H. Powell