Caldwell University is a

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university in Caldwell, New Jersey. Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of St. Dominic, the university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, chartered by the State of New Jersey, and registered with the Regents of the

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. Caldwell offers 25 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs, including doctoral, master's, certificate, and certification programs, as well as online and distance learning options.

History

In 2013, Caldwell College received approval for university status and changed its name to Caldwell University on July 1, 2014.

Campus

The university is located in suburban New Jersey, and it is about 20 miles from Manhattan. It is on a seventy-acre campus along Essex County Route 506 (Bloomfield Avenue) and shares the land with the Sisters of St. Dominic's Caldwell convent and

Mount Saint Dominic Academy Mount St. Dominic Academy is a four-year Catholic college preparatory school for young women located in Caldwell, in Essex County, New Jersey, United States, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades. The school was founded in 1892 by ...

, an all-girls Catholic high school. The Sisters also operate

Saint Dominic Academy Saint Dominic Academy (SDA) is a private college-preparatory for girls in seventh through twelfth grades, located in Jersey City, in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The school, which is situated within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese ...

in nearby Jersey City and Lacordaire Academy in Upper Montclair.

Athletics

The Department of Athletics oversees all athletic programs at the university. Caldwell University teams participate as a member of the

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's Division II. The Cougars are a member of the

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(CACC). In

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, a women-only sport at the NCAA level in which a single national championship is contested for all three NCAA divisions, the Cougars are a single-sport member of the

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. In fall of 2019, Caldwell University will launch an eSports program as a member of the ECAC. The inaugural team will compete in the games of Overwatch and League of Legends. At the same time, Caldwell University will also launch a B.S. in e-Sports Management.

Men's sports

*Baseball *Basketball *Cross country *Lacrosse *Soccer *Sprint football *Track and field *Rugby

Women's sports

*Basketball *Bowling *Cross country *Lacrosse *Soccer *Softball *Tennis *Track and field *Volleyball

Notable alumni

Alumni of Caldwell University include: * Bill Brennan, activist and politician. *

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(1922–2005), politician who served as

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and as a member of the

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. *

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(born 1955), former First Lady of the State of New Jersey and wife of former Governor Richard Codey. *

Beth Fowler Beth Fowler is an American actress and singer, best known for her performances on Broadway and for her role as Sister Ingalls, on ''Orange Is the New Black''. She is a two-time Tony Award nominee. Life and career Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, ...

(born 1940), actress who appeared in numerous Broadway productions and '' Orange Is the New Black''. * Arline Friscia, politician who served as a member of the

from 1996 to 2002, where she represented the 19th Legislative District. *

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(1940–1969), who drowned while riding as a passenger in a car driven by U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy. The circumstances of her drowning death at

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remain controversial, with her death regarded as a major hindrance to the Presidential aspirations of Kennedy. * Billy McDonald (2012–2016), professional basketball player (Germany). *

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(2008–2012), professional basketball player (Portugal).

References

External links

Official website

Official athletics website
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