Taylor Tighe of Sidney Accepted into the University of Mary in Bismarck

Taylor Tighe of Sidney, MT, is one of hundreds of new students about to pursue a degree at the University of Mary in Bismarck, starting fall semester 2012.

“We are pleased and grateful to welcome these new freshmen to our growing University of Mary family, and are proud to have them participate in the innovative, values-based learning experience that distinguishes a Mary education,” says President Father James Shea. “Our programs prepare students to be competent, courageous, ethical leaders in their professions and their communities. The university’s setting in the thriving North Dakota capital of Bismarck offers abundant opportunities for students to complement their academics with hands-on experience and network with businesses and organizations. The joy and perspective they gain and relationships they establish will benefit them for a lifetime.”

Tighe, a graduate of Sidney High School, is active in Key Club, Trading Card, soccer and intramural basketball. She earned the Outstanding Member Award in Key Club and Lions’ Scholar Award. Tighe plans to major in elementary education and participate in intramural basketball, volleyball and soccer. She is the daughter of Tom and Bridget Tighe of Sidney.

 Mary is recognized nationally as one of the most affordable Catholic universities in the country. It was founded in 1959 by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery in Bismarck and is North Dakota’s only Catholic university. Mary continues to grow and expand as it serves the needs of the people with new partnerships in Tempe, AZ, at the All Saints Newman Center adjacent to Arizona State University, Alexandria Technical Community College in Alexandria, MN and at Dickinson State. All together, Mary will offer programs at 19 sites in seven states, through the University of Mary Worldwide, as well as the new campus in Rome, Italy. U-Mary offers undergraduate degrees in nearly 60 majors, 10 master’s degrees, and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, as well as 16 NCAA varsity sports to its students.