Here stands Rosemont College a place of learning. It was founded in 1921. Rosemont began as a women’s college. The Sisters of the Holy Child Jesus founded it. They wanted to provide Catholic education.
Now, let’s step back in time. Picture Rosemont in its early days. It had a reputation. Rosemont educated daughters of well-to-do Catholics. Cardinal Dougherty played a crucial role. He secured Rosemont’s first accreditation. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen admired Rosemont. He called it the finest girls’ college in the United States.
During World War II Rosemont students aided the war effort. They sold war bonds. They served as air-raid wardens. Villanova College held summer programs here. Their campus was in use by the United States Navy.
Times changed and so did Rosemont. Views on women evolved. The convent atmosphere shifted. Students gained more freedom. Curfews became later. Interaction with college men increased. In 1963 students wanted non-Catholic speakers. By the early 1970s religious retreats stopped.
Rosemont’s architecture has English origins. The Sisters of the Holy Child influenced it. The campus is unique. It avoids cloistered buildings. It lacks convent motifs. Buildings are modestly sized. They arrange around a gentle rise. Students easily walk to the train station. They can reach shops in Bryn Mawr. This differed from other isolated colleges.
The Immaculate Conception Chapel is special. Its stained-glass windows depict only women. Mother Mary Ignatius Carroll conceived this project. She was Rosemont’s second president.
In the fall of 2009 Rosemont made a significant change. The undergraduate college began accepting male students. Today Rosemont offers many programs.
Rosemont is a member of SEPCHE. MSCHE accredits it. The Princeton Review listed it as a College of Distinction. Rosemont offers bachelor’s degrees. It also provides master’s degrees. These are through the School of Graduate Studies. The School of Professional Studies offers them too.
Rosemont values diversity. It welcomes all faiths. The college emphasizes social responsibility. It encourages real-world skills. Students engage in internships. They volunteer. They participate in service learning.
Rosemont’s athletic teams are the Ravens. It is a Division III member of the NCAA. Rosemont is a charter member of the CSAC. Men’s sports include basketball and soccer. Women’s sports include lacrosse and volleyball. Rosemont’s athletic field is unique. It is a fully gray synthetic turf field. It’s the only gray field in the United States.
Rosemont is more than a college. It is a community. It fosters personal growth. It prepares students for the future. Rosemont is a place where students find their voice. They expand their world. They transform their future.