Cabrini University

Cabrini University
Former name
Cabrini College (1957–2016)
TypePrivate university
EstablishedJune 7, 1957; 67 years ago (1957-06-07)
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$34.6 million (as of 2022)[1]
PresidentHelen Drinan (interim)
Academic staff
605
Undergraduates1,650
Postgraduates786
Location
Radnor
,
Pennsylvania
,
United States

40°03′18″N 75°22′26″W / 40.055°N 75.374°W / 40.055; -75.374
CampusSuburban, 112 acres (45 ha)
Colors   Blue and white[2]
NicknameCavaliers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – Atlantic East
MascotCavalier
Websitewww.cabrini.edu

Cabrini University was a private Catholic university in Radnor Township, Pennsylvania.[3] It was founded by the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in 1957, and was named after the first American naturalized citizen saint, Mother Frances Cabrini. It was one of the first universities in the United States to make community service a graduation requirement for all undergraduates; having a core curriculum centered on social justice. Due to ongoing financial challenges, the university closed at the end of the 2023–2024 academic year, with ownership of the university's campus passing to Villanova University.[4][5][6]

  1. ^ Snyder, Susan; Brubaker, Harold (October 28, 2022). "With a mounting deficit, Cabrini University eliminates academic leadership positions, including the provost". Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
  2. ^ "Cabrini Cavaliers – Cabrini Cavaliers Athletic Highlights". Cabriniathletics.com. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS – CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Radnor township, PA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 1 (PDF p. 2/3). Archived (PDF) from the original on July 9, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2024. Cabrini Colg – This refers to "Cabrini College"
  4. ^ "Villanova to acquire lagging Cabrini University in merger of 2 Catholic schools – CBS Philadelphia". www.cbsnews.com. June 23, 2023. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Closing of Cabrini University sends shockwaves through community – CBS Philadelphia". www.cbsnews.com. June 27, 2023. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Moody, Josh. "Cabrini University Will Close". Inside Higher Ed. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2023.