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near

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. It was founded by the

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in 1937 as an extension of

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for the training of Catholic novices and candidates of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. In 1966 the college started admitting the public as a private liberal arts community college. Ancilla College focuses on serving the seven surrounding counties of Indiana. Ancilla College granted associate degrees in multiple programs and had transfer agreements with 14 Indiana colleges and universities. The Latin word ''ancilla'' means "handmaid or servant," a reference to the college's sponsor, The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. In 2021 Ancilla College was merged into Marian University, a fellow Catholic institution based in

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Athletics

The Ancilla Chargers compete in the

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and the

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. Their soccer, volleyball, baseball and softball games are broadcast by the

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* Liberal arts colleges in Indiana Michigan Community College Athletic Association Educational institutions established in 1937 Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities Education in Marshall County, Indiana Catholic universities and colleges in Indiana Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend NJCAA athletics 1937 establishments in Indiana Marian University (Indiana) {{Indiana-university-stub