Molloy University

Molloy University is a private Catholic university located in Rockville Centre, New York, in the United States. It began as a school for women but now welcomes students of all genders. The university offers more than 69 different programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees, to help over 5,000 students learn and grow.

History

In 1955, a group of sisters started Molloy Catholic College for Women in Rockville Centre, New York. At first, it only offered two types of degrees: education and nursing. The first building, Quealy Hall, opened a year later. Over time, more buildings were added, and in 1971, the school decided to welcome men as well. By 1982, Molloy became fully coeducational, meaning both men and women could study there.

In 2022, Molloy changed its name from Molloy College to Molloy University, and it now offers many different programs for students to choose from.

Academics

Molloy University has 191 full-time teachers, and most of them have the highest degrees in their subjects. The university has about 5,000 students and accepts around three out of every four people who apply. It has four main schools: Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, and Nursing and Health Sciences.

Students who start their first year join a group that talks about important ideas like laws and keeping the country healthy. The School of Arts and Sciences offers subjects like arts, history, science, and more. The School of Business gives students ways to learn about running companies. The School of Education helps people become teachers or workers in helping others. The School of Nursing teaches students to care for people’s health.

In 2023, Molloy was named one of the safest schools in the country and was the only school in the New York City area to be in the top ten safest schools.

Student life

Molloy University has three places where students can live: Maria Regina, Fitzgerald, and Bogner Hall. About 350 students stay in these halls. Bogner Hall has special areas like study rooms, music practice rooms, a place to hang out, and a kitchen for everyone to use.

Students can live with others of the same gender in these halls. They can choose from three different meal plans, and the school offers a shuttle to help them get to places like dining areas, shops, or the train station.

Student activities

Molloy University has more than 50 student groups that students can join. These groups offer many fun activities and chances to meet new friends.

Student services

Molloy University offers many helpful services for its students. These include tutoring to help with schoolwork, a special center for women, help finding jobs, support for students from other countries, career guidance, health services, counseling for personal issues, and help with health insurance.

The university also has a special place called Public Square, open all day and night. This area, which opened in 2011, has a cafe, places to relax and study, rooms for student clubs, a bookstore, an art gallery, spaces for music practice and offices, and a big theater that can hold 550 people.

Research and partnerships

Molloy University has special projects to help solve problems in the Long Island area. One of these is called the Energeia Partnership. It brings together people who study right and wrong behavior in different jobs. They learn about important issues like education, fairness, and helping people in need. In 2009, Molloy started a version of this program just for high school students to help them become better leaders. This special program ended in December 2024 after 20 years.

Molloy also works with Catholic Health Services. Together, they aim to make healthcare better for people living in Long Island and offer learning chances for students and others in the community.

Community work

Molloy University is guided by the Four Pillars of Dominican Life: Study, Spirituality, Community, and Service. These ideas help shape the university's activities and programs.

The university runs a Community Care Mobile Clinic that offers free health services to communities in need on Long Island. Volunteers from the school help with checks for heart health, blood pressure, and other important health measures.

Molloy also holds a Palliative Care Conference to help healthcare workers better support patients and families. The Rebecca Center for Music Therapy, which the university supports, uses music to help people of all ages, including children with autism.

Students at Molloy take part in many service projects, such as helping at a children’s camp in El Salvador, collecting food for those in need, and spending time with people experiencing homelessness. The university also has a Sustainability Institute that teaches about protecting the environment and a program to help workers learn new skills.

Athletics

Molloy University's athletic teams are called the Lions, and their colors are maroon and white. They compete in the Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, mainly in the East Coast Conference.

The university offers 19 different sports. Men can play baseball, basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, and track and field (both indoor and outdoor). Women can play basketball, bowling, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (both indoor and outdoor), and volleyball. Starting in the 2024–25 school year, Molloy will also have a sprint football team, which is a special version of football with weight limits, making it the eighth men’s sport and the 20th sport overall. This team will join the Collegiate Sprint Football League.

In 2013, Molloy’s softball team reached the NCAA Division II World Series.

Notable alumni

Molloy University has helped many students achieve great things. Some well-known graduates include Shea Spitzbarth, who plays professional baseball, and Jaylen Morris, who plays professional basketball.