Wauwatosa Resident Receives Scholarship to Mount Mary University

MILWAUKEE, WI (08/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Marissa Dooley, Wauwatosa, has been awarded the Dean's Scholarship to Mount Mary University for the 2013-2014 school year.

The Dean's Scholarship is a renewable award, presented to a talented student who has exhibited exceptional academic achievements and leadership qualities. The Dean's Scholarship continues to build on the University's reputation of quality education by supporting deserving students who strive toward excellence in themselves.

Marissa, a 2013 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School, will be a Freshman at Mount Mary this fall with plans to major in Nursing.

"We're delighted Marissa has selected Mount Mary University to pursue her dream of earning a degree," said Eileen Schwalbach, PhD., president of Mount Mary University. "We awarded Marissa a Dean's Scholarship based on her application, achievements, and outstanding potential. Marissa is an exceptional woman who is focused on her education, has strong leadership skills and believes in Mount Mary's mission of social justice."

Mount Mary University, founded in 1913 by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, was Wisconsin's first four-year, degree-granting Catholic institution for women. Located on an 80-acre campus in Milwaukee, the University offers more than 30 undergraduate majors for women and eight graduate programs for women and men. Mount Mary also emphasizes study abroad, service learning, and social justice initiatives. Its more than 1600 students enjoy small class sizes (average 14) and over 90 percent of full-time students receive financial aid or scholarships. Through academic offerings, research opportunities, access to real life industry experience, and community service, Mount Mary develops individuals to be leaders in their professions and their communities, serving as role models to inspire achievement in others. Visit Mount Mary at www.mtmary.edu.

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