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IONA UNIVERSITY

Iona University

Iona is where innovation meets opportunity. Here, students are encouraged to see beyond their horizons, find their passions and forge their own paths. Founded in 1940, Iona is a Catholic institution inspired by the legacy of Blessed Edmund Rice and the Congregation of Christian Brothers. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona prides itself on its academic excellence and commitment to service, justice, opportunity, diversity and the transformative power of education. Iona's picturesque campuses in New Rochelle and Bronxville, NY, are both just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. Connecting to its Irish legacy, Iona also opened a new campus in County Mayo, Ireland, in May 2024, located on the historic 400-acre Westport House Estate. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across three schools: the School of Arts & Science, LaPenta School of Business and the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences. In addition, the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation offers dynamic degree programs and is available to all students across academic disciplines. Iona is also highly accredited. Notably, the LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide. Building upon its success, Iona is growing new student enrollment and expanding opportunities for students both inside and outside the classroom. Iona’s faculty, meanwhile, have a wealth of professional experience that keeps Iona’s programs on the cutting edge. These connections, plus Iona’s

extensive alumni network and proximity to New York City, offer unparalleled access to internship and career opportunities. Reflecting the momentum, Iona has once again been named to prestigious national lists highlighting the success our students have both on campus and beyond. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others as one of the nation’s best colleges. Additionally, Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranks an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment, reflecting the earning power of an Iona education. Outside of the classroom, Iona boasts 24 Division I varsity sports. Iona students can also join over 80 student clubs and leadership organizations spanning an array of interests, including active fraternities and sororities. Iona also has a robust club sports program, including 16 new teams and a championship esports team, plus a thriving performing arts program and wide range of community service opportunities. Members of the Iona community are known as Gaels, who are people with Irish-Gaelic ancestry. Notable Iona alumni include Alfred F. Kelly Jr., former chairman and CEO of Visa Inc.; Margaret C. Timoney, CEO of HEINEKEN USA; Thomas J. Baldwin, CEO of Benihana; Gregory C. Cairo, CEO of Le Creuset USA; Robert Greifeld, former CEO of Nasdaq; and musician Don McLean, most famous for his song "American Pie.” On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.

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