Carlow University

Carlow University
Former names
Mount Mercy College (1929–1969)
Carlow College (1969–2004)
MottoAd Superna, non Superba
Motto in English
To the Eternal, not the Perishable
TypePrivate university
EstablishedSeptember 24, 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy
Religious affiliation
Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)
Academic affiliations
Conference for Mercy Higher Education
ACCU
MSA
CIC
PresidentKathy Humphrey
ProvostSibdas Ghosh
Undergraduates1,365
Postgraduates775
Location, ,
United States

40°26′23″N 79°57′51″W / 40.4397°N 79.9641°W / 40.4397; -79.9641
CampusUrban, 14 acres (5.7 ha)
ChaplainMark Thomas
ColorsPurple & Gold
   
Sporting affiliations
NCAAAMCC
USCAA – Independent
MascotCeltics
Websitewww.carlow.edu

Carlow University is a private Catholic university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy. The university’s athletic teams are known as the Celtics, reflecting its Irish heritage. [1] As of 2017–2018, Carlow's student body was predominantly female, with women comprising 84% and men 16% of the student population.[2]

  1. ^ "Welcome to Carlow University". Carlow.edu. Archived from the original on 2016-06-17. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
  2. ^ "Carlow University - Pittsburgh, PA". Carlow.edu. Archived from the original on 19 December 2017. Retrieved 31 December 2017.