Wauwatosa Resident Receives Scholarship to Mount Mary University

MILWAUKEE, WI (01/08/2014)(readMedia)-- (MILWAUKEE ) Amanda Mindin, daughter of Lionel and Judy Mindin, Glendale, has been awarded the Honors scholarship by Mount Mary University for the 2014-2015 school year.

Amanda, a 2001 graduate of Nicolet High School, will be a graduate student at Mount Mary this fall studying dietetics.

"We're delighted Amanda has selected Mount Mary University to pursue her dream of earning a college degree," Eileen Schwalbach, Ph.D., president of Mount Mary University. "We awarded Amanda a scholarship based on her application, achievements, and outstanding potential. Amanda 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 nearly 1500 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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