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{{Short description|Private Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado, US}} {{Short description|Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado, US}}
{{Infobox university {{Infobox university
| name = Regis University | name = Regis University
| image = Regis University seal.svg | image = Regis University seal.svg
| image_size = 175px | image_size = 175px
| image_upright = .7 | image_upright = .7
| caption = Colorado's Jesuit Catholic University | caption = Colorado's Jesuit Catholic University
⚫ | former_names = {{bulleted list|Las Vegas College (1877)|College of the Sacred Heart (1887)|Regis College (1921–1991)}}
| latin_name = Universitas Regisiana
⚫ | motto = Men and Women in Service of Others
⚫ | former_names = {{bulleted list|Las Vegas College (1877)|College of the Sacred Heart (1887)|Regis College (1921–1991)}}
⚫ | type = ]
⚫ | motto = Men and Women in Service of Others
⚫ | accreditation = ]
⚫ | type = ]
⚫ | established = {{start date and age|1877}}
⚫ | accreditation = ]
⚫ | religious_affiliation = ]<br />(])
⚫ | established = {{start date and age|1877}}
⚫ | academic_affiliations = ] ]<br />] ]
⚫ | religious_affiliation = ]<br />(])
⚫ | endowment = $71.5 million (2020)<ref>As of June 30, 2020. {{cite report |url=https://www.nacubo.org/-/media/Documents/Research/2020-NTSE-Public-Tables--Endowment-Market-Values--FINAL-FEBRUARY-19-2021.ashx |title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and ] |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref>
⚫ | academic_affiliations = ] ]<br />] ]
⚫ | president = Salvador D. Aceves
⚫ | endowment = $71.5 million (2020)<ref>As of June 30, 2020. {{cite report |url=https://www.nacubo.org/-/media/Documents/Research/2020-NTSE-Public-Tables--Endowment-Market-Values--FINAL-FEBRUARY-19-2021.ashx |title=U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 |publisher=National Association of College and University Business Officers and ] |date=February 19, 2021 |access-date=February 21, 2021}}</ref>
| provost = Jacob Bucher
⚫ | president = Dr. Salvador Aveces
| faculty = 1,947<ref name="Regis News: Quick Facts">{{cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=news&p1=media&p2=factsheet|title=Regis News: Quick Facts|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref> | faculty = 302 full-time, 376 part-time (fall 2022)<ref name=IPEDS>{{cite web |url=https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127918 |title=College Navigator - Regis University |publisher=] |date=2024 |accessdate=September 2, 2024}} </ref>
| students = 4,638 (fall 2023)<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/cds-data-2023.pdf |title=2023-2024 Common Data Set |publisher=Regis University}} </ref>
| administrative_staff = 657
| undergrad = 2,680 (fall 2023)
| students = 6,908<ref>{{cite web | title=Regis University - Profile, Rankings and Data | website=US News Best Colleges | date=10 March 2016 | url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/regis-university-1363 | access-date=19 July 2023}} </ref>
| postgrad = 1,958 (fall 2023)
| city = ]
| state = ] | city = ]
| state = ]
| country = United States | country = United States
| campus = Urban, {{convert|90|acre|ha|0}} | campus = Urban, {{convert|90|acre|ha|0}}
| colors = Blue and gold<ref>{{cite manual |title=Regis University Brand Standards |url=https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/RegisU_BrandStandards_2019.pdf |access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref><br/>{{color box|#002B49}}&nbsp;{{color box|#F1C400}} | colors = Blue and gold<ref>{{cite manual |title=Regis University Brand Standards |url=https://www.regis.edu/_documents/about/RegisU_BrandStandards_2019.pdf |access-date=September 6, 2022}}</ref><br/>{{color box|#002B49}}&nbsp;{{color box|#F1C400}}
| athletics = | athletics =
| nickname = ]
| sporting_affiliations = ] – ] | nickname = ]
| sporting_affiliations = ] – ]
| sports = | sports =
| mascot = Regi the Ranger | mascot = Regi the Ranger
| website = {{URL|regis.edu}} | website = {{URL|regis.edu}}
| logo = Regis University logo.svg | logo = Regis University logo.svg
| logo_upright = 1.1 | logo_upright = 1.1
}} }}


'''Regis University''' is a ] ] university in ]. Founded in 1877 by the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=abt|title=Regis University: About Regis|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajcunet.edu/index.aspx?bid=54|title=AJCU|website=AJCU|access-date=2017-03-24|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913035749/http://www.ajcunet.edu/index.aspx?bid=54|archive-date=2012-09-13}}</ref> the university offers more than 120 degrees through 5 colleges in a variety of subjects, including education, ], business, nursing, and technology. It is ] by the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Regis University Accreditation|url=http://regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=home&p1=accred|access-date=13 December 2012}}</ref> '''Regis University''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|r|iː|dʒ|ɪ|s}} {{respell|REE|jiss}})<ref>{{cite web |title=Regis University. Values that Elevate |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJAtbA3FBUE |website=YouTube |access-date=20 October 2024}}</ref> is a ] ] university in ]. Founded in 1877 by the ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=abt|title=Regis University: About Regis|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ajcunet.edu/index.aspx?bid=54|title=AJCU|website=AJCU|access-date=2017-03-24|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120913035749/http://www.ajcunet.edu/index.aspx?bid=54|archive-date=2012-09-13}}</ref> the university offers more than 120 degrees through three colleges in a variety of subjects, including education, ], business, nursing, and technology. It is ] by the ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Regis University Accreditation|url=http://regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=home&p1=accred|access-date=13 December 2012}}</ref>


==History== ==History==
In 1877, a group of exiled Italian Jesuits established a small college in ].<ref name="collegeprofiles.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.collegeprofiles.com/regis.html|title=College Profiles - Regis University|website=www.collegeprofiles.com|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> The Jesuits named this institution Las Vegas College which would ultimately become known as Regis University.<ref name="collegeprofiles.com"/> In 1877, a group of exiled Italian Jesuits established a small college in ].<ref name="collegeprofiles.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.collegeprofiles.com/regis.html|title=College Profiles - Regis University|website=www.collegeprofiles.com|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> The Jesuits named this institution Las Vegas College which would ultimately become known as Regis University.<ref name="collegeprofiles.com"/>


In 1884, the Bishop of Denver invited the Jesuits to create a college in ] where Sacred Heart College was opened. In 1887, Las Vegas College and Sacred Heart College merged and moved to the present location of Regis University. At the time of the merger, the school was then called the College of the Sacred Heart. Later, in 1921, it adopted the name of Regis College in honor of Saint ], a 17th-century Jesuit who worked with prostitutes and the poor in the mountains of Southern France. The preparatory section was separated to become the present-day ]. In 1884, the Bishop of Denver invited the Jesuits to create a college in ] where Sacred Heart College was opened. In 1887, Las Vegas College and Sacred Heart College merged and moved to the present location of Regis University. At the time of the merger, the school was then called the College of the Sacred Heart. Later, in 1921, it adopted the name of Regis College in honor of Saint ], a 17th-century Jesuit who worked with prostitutes and the poor in the mountains of Southern France. The preparatory section was separated to become the present-day ].{{fact|date=June 2024}}


In 1991, Regis College was renamed Regis University. In 1991, Regis College was renamed Regis University.{{fact|date=June 2024}}


Regis University played host to the rock musician ] in 1968,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jimihendrix.com/encyclopedia-item/february-14-1968-the-experience-perform-at-regis-college-in-denver-colorado/|title=February 14, 1968 The Experience perform at Regis College in Denver, Colorado|website=The Official Jimi Hendrix Site}}</ref> as well as the British rock band ] who played their first concert in the United States on April 16, 1974.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theknow.denverpost.com/2018/11/05/queen-bohemian-rhapsody-first-us-show-denver/200342/|title=Queen's first U.S. performance was right here in Denver|date=November 5, 2018|website=Denver Post}}</ref> Regis University played host to the rock musician ] in 1968,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jimihendrix.com/encyclopedia-item/february-14-1968-the-experience-perform-at-regis-college-in-denver-colorado/|title=February 14, 1968 The Experience perform at Regis College in Denver, Colorado|website=The Official Jimi Hendrix Site}}</ref> as well as the British rock band ], who played their first concert in the United States at Regis, on April 16, 1974.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://theknow.denverpost.com/2018/11/05/queen-bohemian-rhapsody-first-us-show-denver/200342/ |first=Elizabeth |last=Hernandez |title=Queen's first U.S. performance was right here in Denver |date=2018-11-05 |website=Denver Post }}</ref>


In 2011, Regis academic programs expanded with partnerships with the ], and with ITESO, the ], Mexico, for the first online bilingual joint MBA degree program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.iteso.mx/portal/page/portal/ITESO/Aspirantes/Posgrados/Oferta_academica/Maestria/MBA_On_Line|title=portal.iteso.mx|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814063133/http://portal.iteso.mx/portal/page/portal/ITESO/Aspirantes/Posgrados/Oferta_academica/Maestria/MBA_On_Line|archive-date=2011-08-14|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2011, Regis academic programs expanded with partnerships with the ], and with ITESO, the ], Mexico, for the first online bilingual joint MBA degree program.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://portal.iteso.mx/portal/page/portal/ITESO/Aspirantes/Posgrados/Oferta_academica/Maestria/MBA_On_Line|title=portal.iteso.mx|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110814063133/http://portal.iteso.mx/portal/page/portal/ITESO/Aspirantes/Posgrados/Oferta_academica/Maestria/MBA_On_Line|archive-date=2011-08-14|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Michael Sheeran stepped down as the university's president on June 1, 2012. Sheeran was succeeded by John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., who became the 24th president of the university.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://regis.edu/newsdetail.asp?sctn=news&p1=rdn&archive=false&year=&newsID=994&page=1|title=regis.edu|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501054538/http://regis.edu/newsdetail.asp?sctn=news&p1=rdn&archive=false&year=&newsID=994&page=1|archive-date=2012-05-01|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 1, 2012, Michael Sheeran stepped down as the university's president. He was succeeded by John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., who became the 24th president of the university.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://regis.edu/newsdetail.asp?sctn=news&p1=rdn&archive=false&year=&newsID=994&page=1|title=regis.edu|access-date=2018-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501054538/http://regis.edu/newsdetail.asp?sctn=news&p1=rdn&archive=false&year=&newsID=994&page=1|archive-date=2012-05-01|url-status=dead}}</ref>


The university's current president is Dr. Salvador Aceves, Ed.D., the first non-clergyman to hold the role.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/regis-university-salvador-aceves-new-president-champions-first-generation-students-colorado-hispanic-serving-institution/ | title=Regis University's new president champions first-generation students, a college in Colorado where all thrive - CBS Colorado | website=] | date=24 September 2023 }}</ref> The university's current president is Salvador Aceves, the first non-clergyman to hold the role.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/regis-university-salvador-aceves-new-president-champions-first-generation-students-colorado-hispanic-serving-institution/ |title=Regis University's new president champions first-generation students, a college in Colorado where all thrive - CBS Colorado |website=] |date=2023-09-23 }}</ref>


===Guest speakers=== ===Guest speakers===
] spoke at the university in November 1998, following in the footsteps of ] of Northern Ireland and the ] in 1993. ] spoke at the university in November 1998, following in the footsteps of ] of Northern Ireland and the ] in 1993.{{fact|date=June 2024}}


Other speakers have included author ] in 2001, former President of Poland ] in 2003, and most recently, ] of Northern Ireland in 2006. Altogether, 13 Nobel Peace Prize recipients have visited Regis University since 1996.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}} Other speakers have included author ] in 2001, former President of Poland ] in 2003, and most recently, ] of Northern Ireland in 2006. Altogether, 13 Nobel Peace Prize recipients have visited Regis University since 1996.{{citation needed|date=September 2015}}


===Papal visit=== ===Papal visit===
On August 12, 1993, ] visited the Northwest Denver Campus of Regis University, where he met with President ] for the first time. They greeted about 150 visitors, who had been chosen through a lottery system, and met privately for an hour in the President's Dining Room of Carroll Hall. On August 12, 1993, ] visited the Northwest Denver Campus of Regis University, where he met with President ] for the first time. They greeted about 150 visitors, who had been chosen through a lottery system, and met privately for an hour in the President's Dining Room of Carroll Hall.{{fact|date=June 2024}}


==Schools== ==Schools==
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===Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions=== ===Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions===
When Regis absorbed her sister school, ], the Rueckert Hartman College for Health Professions was born.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=abt&p1=hs&p2=lh|title=About Regis: Loretto Heights College Timeline|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref> Regis operates a nationally recognized nursing program, and one of the premiere physical therapist programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/nur/search/title+regis|title=U.S. News & World Report: Best Schools for Nursing|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211214820/http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/nur/search/title+regis|archive-date=2009-02-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> The school is divided into three schools and two divisions: Loretto Heights School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Physical Therapy, Division of Health Services Education and the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy. The college offers three doctoral programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice (entirely on-line), Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Pharmacy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://regis.edu/rh.asp?page=study|title=regis.edu|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref> When Regis absorbed her sister school, ], the Rueckert Hartman College for Health Professions was born.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/regis.asp?sctn=abt&p1=hs&p2=lh|title=About Regis: Loretto Heights College Timeline|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref> Regis operates a nationally recognized nursing program, and one of the premiere physical therapist programs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/nur/search/title+regis|title=U.S. News & World Report: Best Schools for Nursing|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090211214820/http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/nur/search/title+regis|archive-date=2009-02-11|url-status=dead}}</ref> The school is divided into three schools and two divisions: Loretto Heights School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Physical Therapy, Division of Health Services Education and the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy. The college offers three doctoral programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice (entirely on-line), Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Pharmacy.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://regis.edu/rh.asp?page=study|title=regis.edu|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref>

===College of Contemporary Liberal Studies===
In 2014, the College for Professional Studies (CPS) was renamed to the College of Contemporary Liberal Studies (CCLS), with the mission of providing a values-centered Jesuit education designed for the adult learner. CCLS students are working professionals, parents and spouses with work, school and family commitments seeking a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university. CCLS serves over 9,000 adult students worldwide and offers campus-based, online and directed study formats. CCLS consists of two distinct schools: the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the School of Education and Counseling. Both of the schools offers bachelor's and master's degrees and certificate programs.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cps.regis.edu/academic-programs.php |title=cps.regis.edu |access-date=2011-01-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090425044333/http://cps.regis.edu/academic-programs.php |archive-date=2009-04-25 |url-status=dead }}</ref> CCLS has been named a Top Military Friendly School for 2012 by GI Jobs.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/search/profile.aspx?id=451202&year=2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924104832/http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com/search/profile.aspx?id=451202&year=2012 |archive-date=2011-09-24 |title=GI Jobs 2012 Military Friendly Schools - Regis University College for Professional Studies}}</ref>

===College of Computer and Information Sciences===
In 2014, the College of Computer and Information Sciences was specifically created in order to provide a specialized education in the computer science industry.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/ccis|title=College of Computer & Information Sciences {{!}} Regis University {{!}} Denver, Colorado {{!}} Computer Science {{!}} Health Information Management {{!}} Data Sciences|website=www.regis.edu|language=en|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> CC&IS undergraduate programs in Computer Science (CPS), Computer Information Systems, and Computer Networking are ] accredited. They are the only ABET accredited programs of their kind that, in addition to classroom, are also offered 100% online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/CCIS/About-CCIS/College-Highlights.aspx|title=Regis University {{!}} College of Computer & Information Sciences {{!}} College Highlights {{!}} CC&IS;|website=www.regis.edu|language=en|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref>


===Anderson College of Business and Computing=== ===Anderson College of Business and Computing===
In 2015, the College of Business and Economics was officially established to combine the Regis College Division of Business and the College for Professional Studies School of Management and Master of Nonprofit Management. After a donation made by Denver architect Andy Anderson in 2018, the college was renamed to the Anderson College of Business. The college offers both classroom-based and online course options.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/News-Events-Media/News/2015/April/Business-Economics.aspx|title=College of Business and Economics{{!}} Regis University|website=www.regis.edu|language=en|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> In 2015, the College of Business and Economics was officially established to combine the Regis College Division of Business and the College for Professional Studies School of Management and Master of Nonprofit Management. After a donation made by Denver architect Andy Anderson in 2018, the college was renamed to the Anderson College of Business. The college offers both classroom-based and online course options.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/News-Events-Media/News/2015/April/Business-Economics.aspx|title=College of Business and Economics{{!}} Regis University|website=www.regis.edu|language=en|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> Undergraduate programs in Computer Science (CPS), Computer Information Systems, and Computer Networking are ] accredited. They are the only ABET accredited programs of their kind that, in addition to classroom, are also offered 100% online.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.regis.edu/CCIS/About-CCIS/College-Highlights.aspx|title=Regis University {{!}} College of Computer & Information Sciences {{!}} College Highlights {{!}} CC&IS;|website=www.regis.edu|language=en|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref>

==Institute on the Common Good==
Founded in 1997 by then-president ], the Institute on the ] at Regis University says: "... serves the community...by providing a safe and effective space for community ], communal ], and public ]...All reflect the Roman Catholic and Jesuit heritage of Regis University and the Institute."<ref>.</ref>


==Center for Service Learning== ==Center for Service Learning==
Regis University's '''Center for Service Learning (CSL)''' facilitates student voluntary service, the development of service learning components in coursework, and placement among the needier members of society for those with work study awards.<ref>{{cite web| title =Center for Service Learning| url =http://www.regis.edu/RC/About-Regis-College/A-Jesuit-Education-and-Heritage/Jesuit-Education/RC-Service-Learning.aspx|access-date =13 July 2013 }}</ref> These are essential components of the university's mission to train men and women for others.<ref name="others">{{Cite web|url=http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/men-for-others.html|title=Men for Others|website=onlineministries.creighton.edu|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> Regis University's Center for Service Learning (CSL) facilitates student voluntary service, the development of service learning components in coursework, and placement among the needier members of society for those with work study awards.<ref>{{cite web| title =Center for Service Learning| url =http://www.regis.edu/RC/About-Regis-College/A-Jesuit-Education-and-Heritage/Jesuit-Education/RC-Service-Learning.aspx|access-date =13 July 2013 }}</ref> These are essential components of the university's mission to train men and women for others.<ref name="others">{{Cite web|url=http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/men-for-others.html|title=Men for Others|website=onlineministries.creighton.edu|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref>


==Athletics== ==Athletics==
{{main|Regis Rangers}} {{main|Regis Rangers}}
] ]
Regis University is in the ] along with Adams State, Black Hills State, Chadron State, Colorado Christian, Colorado Mines, CSU Pueblo, Dixie State, Fort Lewis, Colorado Mesa, Metro State, New Mexico Highlands, South Dakota Mines, UC-Colorado Springs, Western New Mexico, Westminster, and Western State Colorado. The university offers women's lacrosse, men and women's soccer, baseball, softball, men and women's basketball, volleyball, men and women's cross country, men and women's golf, Men’s Rugby and forensics.{{citation needed|date=May 2014}} Regis University is in the ] along with Adams State, Black Hills State, Chadron State, Colorado Christian, Colorado Mines, CSU Pueblo, Dixie State, Fort Lewis, Colorado Mesa, Metro State, New Mexico Highlands, South Dakota Mines, UC-Colorado Springs, Western New Mexico, Westminster, and Western State Colorado. The university offers women's lacrosse, men and women's soccer, baseball, softball, men and women's basketball, volleyball, men and women's cross country, men and women's golf, Men’s Rugby and forensics.{{citation needed|date=May 2014}}


==Rankings== ==Rankings==
Regis University was ranked 202nd among National Universities by '']'' in its 2020 rankings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/regis-university-1363 | access-date=2019-09-14|title=Regis University - Profile, Rankings and Data}}</ref> This was Regis's first year of competition on this national list since it was reclassified in 2019 as a Doctoral Professional University.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.regis.edu/News-Events-Media/News/2019/April/Carnegie-Classification.aspx | date=2019-04-17|title=Regis Climbs in Carnegie Classification: University joins other prominent Jesuit schools in more distinctive category}}</ref> It was previously ranked 26th among "Regional Universities West."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/regis-university-1363 |access-date=2016-12-01|title= Rankings}}</ref> Regis University was ranked 202nd among National Universities by '']'' in its 2020 rankings.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/regis-university-1363 | access-date=2019-09-14|title=Regis University - Profile, Rankings and Data}}</ref> This was Regis's first year of competition on this national list since it was reclassified in 2019 as a ].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.regis.edu/News-Events-Media/News/2019/April/Carnegie-Classification.aspx | date=2019-04-17|title=Regis Climbs in Carnegie Classification: University joins other prominent Jesuit schools in more distinctive category}}</ref> It had previously been ranked 26th among "Regional Universities West".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/regis-university-1363 |access-date=2016-12-01|title= Rankings}}</ref>


==Notable alumni== ==Notable alumni==
*], Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma *], Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma
*], ]-based photographer, filmmaker and photojournalist *], photographer, filmmaker and photojournalist
*], Former Secretary of Agriculture (1948–53) *], former ] (1948–53)
*], MLB player for the Pittsburgh Pirates *], former professional baseball player, ] and ]
*], Television News Host - CNN<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regisalumni.onlinecommunity.com/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?bid=&nfid=&record=17&htmlfile=newspages3_news.htm|title=Regis Office of Alumni and Parent Relations: Service Learning and Journalism Unite|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715002752/http://www.regisalumni.onlinecommunity.com/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?bid=&nfid=&record=17&htmlfile=newspages3_news.htm|archive-date=2011-07-15|url-status=dead}}</ref> *], television news host - CNN<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.regisalumni.onlinecommunity.com/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?bid=&nfid=&record=17&htmlfile=newspages3_news.htm|title=Regis Office of Alumni and Parent Relations: Service Learning and Journalism Unite|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715002752/http://www.regisalumni.onlinecommunity.com/cgi-any/newspages.dll/pages?bid=&nfid=&record=17&htmlfile=newspages3_news.htm|archive-date=2011-07-15|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*], Ambassador of the ] to the United States (1996–2008, 2009–2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hss.energy.gov/HealthSafety/ohp/nonsecure/O9800007M.PDF|title=hss.energy.gov|access-date=15 February 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527213844/http://www.hss.energy.gov/HealthSafety/ohp/nonsecure/O9800007M.PDF|archive-date=27 May 2010}}</ref> *], Ambassador of the ] to the United States (1996–2008, 2009–2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hss.energy.gov/HealthSafety/ohp/nonsecure/O9800007M.PDF|title=hss.energy.gov|access-date=15 February 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527213844/http://www.hss.energy.gov/HealthSafety/ohp/nonsecure/O9800007M.PDF|archive-date=27 May 2010}}</ref>
*], CEO, Cabela's, Inc. *], CEO, Cabela's, Inc.
*], Lottery winner, philanthropist, 11 year Navy veteran and former U.S. Representative for California's 39th congressional district from 2019 to 2021. Cisneros was nominated in 2021 by President Joseph Biden to oversee the Pentagon's Personnel and Readiness Office.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/house|title=House Election Results 2018: Live Midterm Map by State & Analysis|website=politico.com|date=7 November 2018 }}</ref> *], lottery winner, philanthropist, 11 year Navy veteran and former U.S. Representative for California's 39th congressional district from 2019 to 2021; was nominated in 2021 by President Joseph Biden to oversee the Pentagon's Personnel and Readiness Office<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.politico.com/election-results/2018/house|title=House Election Results 2018: Live Midterm Map by State & Analysis|website=politico.com|date=7 November 2018 }}</ref>
*], President and CEO, ] *], president and CEO, ]
*], Actor and comedian, brother of actor Chris Farley *], actor and comedian, brother of actor Chris Farley
*], founder of ], a conservative Washington D.C. think tank<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heritage.org/About/Staff/edwinfeulner.cfm|title=The Heritage Foundation, Biography: Edwin J. Feulner|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref> *], founder of ], a conservative Washington D.C. think tank<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.heritage.org/About/Staff/edwinfeulner.cfm|title=The Heritage Foundation, Biography: Edwin J. Feulner|access-date=15 February 2018}}</ref>
*], artist and sculptor *], artist and sculptor
*], ] Player for the ] and ], Member of the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HekkGe20.htm|title=George Hekkers Stats {{!}} Pro-Football-Reference.com|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref> *], ] player for the ] and ], member of the ]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HekkGe20.htm|title=George Hekkers Stats {{!}} Pro-Football-Reference.com|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|language=en|access-date=2017-09-26}}</ref>
*], Former Colorado Governor<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/govs/mcnich.html|title=Archives {{!}}|website=www.colorado.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> *], former Colorado Governor<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/govs/mcnich.html|title=Archives {{!}}|website=www.colorado.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref>
*], U.S. Senator from New Mexico *], U.S. Senator from New Mexico
*], S.J, founder of the ]<ref name=cs>{{cite news|title=Founder of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps movement dies |url=http://www.catholicsentinel.org/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=35&ArticleID=19386|work=] |date=2012-10-02 |access-date=2012-10-11}}</ref> *], S.J, founder of the ]<ref name=cs>{{cite news|title=Founder of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps movement dies |url=http://www.catholicsentinel.org/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=35&ArticleID=19386|work=] |date=2012-10-02 |access-date=2012-10-11}}</ref>
*], Actor and comedian, attended but did not graduate, received an Honorary Doctor of Humanities in 2007<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2007/07/16/regis-university-dropout-bill-murray-earns-stripes-with-honorary-degree/|title=Regis University dropout Bill Murray earns stripes with honorary degree – The Denver Post|date=16 July 2007 |access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref> *], actor and comedian, attended but did not graduate, received an Honorary Doctor of Humanities in 2007<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/2007/07/16/regis-university-dropout-bill-murray-earns-stripes-with-honorary-degree/|title=Regis University dropout Bill Murray earns stripes with honorary degree – The Denver Post|date=16 July 2007 |access-date=2017-03-24}}</ref>
*], Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (2003–07) *], Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (2003–07)
*], ] commentator *], ] commentator
*], Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (2019-)<ref>]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=June 2019}} *], Lieutenant Governor of Colorado (2019-)<ref>]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=June 2019}}
*], Hong Kong actress *], Hong Kong actress
*], Installation Artist *], installation artist
*], Colorado Senator (2006–12)<ref name="votesmart">{{cite web |url=http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=65373 |title=Representative Summers |access-date=2008-01-27 |work=Project Vote Smart }} {{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> *], Colorado Senator (2006–12)<ref name="votesmart">{{cite web |url=http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=65373 |title=Representative Summers |access-date=2008-01-27 |work=Project Vote Smart }} {{dead link|date=April 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*], Soprano *], soprano
*], Member of the Nebraska Legislature *], member of the Nebraska Legislature


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Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado, US
Regis University
Colorado's Jesuit Catholic University
Former names
  • Las Vegas College (1877)
  • College of the Sacred Heart (1887)
  • Regis College (1921–1991)
MottoMen and Women in Service of Others
TypePrivate university
Established1877; 148 years ago (1877)
AccreditationHLC
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
(Jesuit)
Academic affiliationsAJCU ACCU
NAICU CIC
Endowment$71.5 million (2020)
PresidentSalvador D. Aceves
ProvostJacob Bucher
Academic staff302 full-time, 376 part-time (fall 2022)
Students4,638 (fall 2023)
Undergraduates2,680 (fall 2023)
Postgraduates1,958 (fall 2023)
LocationDenver, Colorado, United States
CampusUrban, 90 acres (36 ha)
ColorsBlue and gold
   
NicknameRangers
Sporting affiliationsNCAA Division II – Rocky Mountain
MascotRegi the Ranger
Websiteregis.edu

Regis University (/ˈriːdʒɪs/ REE-jiss) is a private Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1877 by the Society of Jesus, the university offers more than 120 degrees through three colleges in a variety of subjects, including education, liberal arts, business, nursing, and technology. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

History

In 1877, a group of exiled Italian Jesuits established a small college in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Jesuits named this institution Las Vegas College which would ultimately become known as Regis University.

In 1884, the Bishop of Denver invited the Jesuits to create a college in Morrison, Colorado where Sacred Heart College was opened. In 1887, Las Vegas College and Sacred Heart College merged and moved to the present location of Regis University. At the time of the merger, the school was then called the College of the Sacred Heart. Later, in 1921, it adopted the name of Regis College in honor of Saint John Francis Regis, a 17th-century Jesuit who worked with prostitutes and the poor in the mountains of Southern France. The preparatory section was separated to become the present-day Regis Jesuit High School.

In 1991, Regis College was renamed Regis University.

Regis University played host to the rock musician Jimi Hendrix in 1968, as well as the British rock band Queen, who played their first concert in the United States at Regis, on April 16, 1974.

In 2011, Regis academic programs expanded with partnerships with the National University of Ireland, Galway, and with ITESO, the Jesuit University of Guadalajara, Mexico, for the first online bilingual joint MBA degree program.

On June 1, 2012, Michael Sheeran stepped down as the university's president. He was succeeded by John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J., who became the 24th president of the university.

The university's current president is Salvador Aceves, the first non-clergyman to hold the role.

Guest speakers

Desmond Tutu spoke at the university in November 1998, following in the footsteps of Betty Williams of Northern Ireland and the Dalai Lama in 1993.

Other speakers have included author Elie Wiesel in 2001, former President of Poland Lech Walesa in 2003, and most recently, David Trimble of Northern Ireland in 2006. Altogether, 13 Nobel Peace Prize recipients have visited Regis University since 1996.

Papal visit

On August 12, 1993, Pope John Paul II visited the Northwest Denver Campus of Regis University, where he met with President Bill Clinton for the first time. They greeted about 150 visitors, who had been chosen through a lottery system, and met privately for an hour in the President's Dining Room of Carroll Hall.

Schools

Regis College

Regis College houses the traditional, undergraduate (and Masters of Art in Education & Masters of Science in Biomedical Sciences) programs. These programs are designed for recent high school graduates, or transfer students, with little or no professional work experience. Regis college offers a choice of majors, minors, emphases, and pre-professional tracks. Students wishing to enter the nursing, physical therapy, or pharmacy programs often enter Regis College to complete pre-requisite requirements.

Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions

When Regis absorbed her sister school, Loretto Heights College, the Rueckert Hartman College for Health Professions was born. Regis operates a nationally recognized nursing program, and one of the premiere physical therapist programs. The school is divided into three schools and two divisions: Loretto Heights School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, School of Physical Therapy, Division of Health Services Education and the Division of Counseling and Family Therapy. The college offers three doctoral programs, Doctor of Nursing Practice (entirely on-line), Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Doctor of Pharmacy.

Anderson College of Business and Computing

In 2015, the College of Business and Economics was officially established to combine the Regis College Division of Business and the College for Professional Studies School of Management and Master of Nonprofit Management. After a donation made by Denver architect Andy Anderson in 2018, the college was renamed to the Anderson College of Business. The college offers both classroom-based and online course options. Undergraduate programs in Computer Science (CPS), Computer Information Systems, and Computer Networking are ABET accredited. They are the only ABET accredited programs of their kind that, in addition to classroom, are also offered 100% online.

Center for Service Learning

Regis University's Center for Service Learning (CSL) facilitates student voluntary service, the development of service learning components in coursework, and placement among the needier members of society for those with work study awards. These are essential components of the university's mission to train men and women for others.

Athletics

Main article: Regis Rangers
A distant view of the athletic fields, Field House, and Main Hall

Regis University is in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference along with Adams State, Black Hills State, Chadron State, Colorado Christian, Colorado Mines, CSU Pueblo, Dixie State, Fort Lewis, Colorado Mesa, Metro State, New Mexico Highlands, South Dakota Mines, UC-Colorado Springs, Western New Mexico, Westminster, and Western State Colorado. The university offers women's lacrosse, men and women's soccer, baseball, softball, men and women's basketball, volleyball, men and women's cross country, men and women's golf, Men’s Rugby and forensics.

Rankings

Regis University was ranked 202nd among National Universities by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020 rankings. This was Regis's first year of competition on this national list since it was reclassified in 2019 as a Doctoral/Professional University. It had previously been ranked 26th among "Regional Universities West".

Notable alumni

See also

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