Presentation College, South Dakota

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Presentation College
Type Private college
Established1951;74 years ago (1951)
Founder Presentation Sisters
Accreditation HLC
Religious affiliation
 Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
 ACCU
NAICU
President Paula Langteau [1]
Undergraduates c. 800
Location
Aberdeen, South Dakota (main campus)
,
U.S.
CampusRural, 100 acres (40 ha)
Colors   
Green & Gold
Nickname Saints
Sporting affiliations
 NAIA – NSAA
MascotSpirit the Saint Bernard
Website www.presentation.edu
Presentation College, South Dakota

Presentation College (PC) was a private Catholic college with its main campus in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States, and a branch campus in Fairmont, Minnesota. The college, founded in 1951 and co-educational since 1968, enrolled about 800 students at its height in 2016. [2] It took its name from the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM), the original sponsors. It grew out of their Notre Dame Junior College, founded in 1922 in Mitchell, South Dakota. [3] The college closed on October 31, 2023 [4] due to financial and enrollment challenges. [5]

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Campus

PC was located on a 100-acre (40 ha) campus in Aberdeen, South Dakota. A branch campus existed in Fairmont, Minnesota. The college also offered instruction online.

Academics

PC offered Bachelor of Science, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and certificate programs with a focus on health and medical-related programs.

Athletics

The Presentation athletic teams were called the Saints. The college was a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the North Star Athletic Association (NSAA) as a founding member since the 2013–14 academic year. The Saints previously competed as an NCAA D-III Independent during the 2012–13 school year; as well as a member in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) of the NCAA Division III ranks from 2002–03 to 2011–12.

Presentation competed in ten intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, soccer, softball (fast-pitch) and volleyball. Athletic scholarships were available to students.

References

  1. ↑ "Langteau named Presentation College President". Hub City Radio (Press release). May 1, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  2. ↑ Moody, Josh (December 21, 2023). "A Look Back at College Closures and Mergers". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Legacy". 2020–2021 Catalog. Presentation College. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  4. ↑ Sisters, Presentation. "Presentation College". Presentation Sisters. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Presentation College Online BSN programs to be offered by St. Ambrose University, all other academic programs to end after Spring and Summer 2023". Presentation College. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2023.

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