June 26, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 108 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING MOUNT ST. JOSEPH UNIVERSITY

 Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Mount 
St. Joseph University on its 100th anniversary of service to higher 
education.
  Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has stood the test of time as 
an institution of higher education in Greater Cincinnati, grounded in 
the spiritual values and vision of its founders, the Sisters of Charity 
of Cincinnati. As the Mount approaches its centennial in 2020, it 
remains on a mission--to educate students, build better communities, 
and to serve the common good.
  Mount St. Joseph University enrolls 2,168 undergraduate, graduate, 
and doctoral students. The majority of Mount graduates--i.e. more than 
13,000 of the 16,600 living alumni--stay in the Cincinnati region to 
pursue their careers and to raise their families, contributing to the 
overall success of this region.
  The Mount also serves a diverse population. Over 31 percent of 
students are first generation, 23 percent represent minority 
populations, and 100 percent receive financial assistance through 
scholarships and financial aid. About 48 percent of Mount students are 
from families in the low or moderate income levels.
  Students at the Mount pursue studies in 39 undergraduate degree 
programs, 6 master's degree programs, and 2 doctoral programs. As a 
result of the academic excellence and career focus of the university, 
more than 98 percent of Mount students are successful in starting their 
careers, securing significant volunteer opportunities and obtaining 
admission to graduate programs within 6 months of graduating.

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