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Marist University Commencement
Celebrating the class of 2026!
• The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21.
• The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22.About
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Marist University Commencement
Celebrating the class of 2026!
• The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21.
• The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22.Academics
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Admission & Financial Aid
Marist University Commencement
Celebrating the class of 2026!
• The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21.
• The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22.Admission & Financial Aid
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Marist University Commencement
Celebrating the class of 2026!
• The Graduate Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21.
• The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held on Friday, May 22.Student Life
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Latest News Releases:
Record $5 Million Scholarship Gift from the Dyson Foundation Will Give More Students Access to a Marist Education
May 5, 2026 — Beginning in the 2026–27 academic year and distributed over 10 years, the investment will provide sustained scholarship support for students throughout the Hudson Valley, strengthening the University’s ability to recognize and support local talent in its home region.
Marist University Unveils Comprehensive AI Strategy to Prepare Students for an AI-Driven Future
April 7, 2026 — The Marist+AI strategy looks to the future while remaining grounded in Marist’s commitment to a liberal arts education, experiential learning, and technological innovation. It is being released ahead of this week’s Hudson Valley AI Summit, which Marist will co host with Dutchess County Government on Thursday, April 9.
Marist University Partners with Follett Higher Education to Launch New Campus Bookstore Experience
April 2, 2026 – Through this partnership, Marist will introduce a refreshed campus retail environment with highly curated merchandise assortments and a seamless shopping experience in person and online that increases engagement for store visitors.
Marist University Athletics Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame Class
March 12, 2026 — The Marist University Athletics Department is proud to announce its inaugural Hall of Fame class, honoring the exceptional achievements, championship moments, and transformative impact of Red Fox student-athletes, coaches, teams, and supporters.

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October 2025
- Marist University Appoints New Vice President for Advancement
- Marist University Launches Innovative Cybersecurity Partnership with National Cybersecurity Firm Sentricus
- Marist University and Nuvance Health Expand Collaborations to Develop Future Healthcare Workforce
September 2025
- Marist University and Dutchess Community College Forge Seamless Transition for Transfer Students Seeking Bachelor’s Degree in Crime and Justice Studies
- Marist University, Hudson Valley Credit Union Host Ribbon-Cutting for Student-Powered Marist Red Fox Financial
May 2025
- Destination Marist: University Is Popular Summer Hub for Industry Leaders and Academic Experts Addressing Variety of Timely Issues
- New York Stage and Film Announces the 2025 Summer Season at Marist
- Marist Receives Multimillion-Dollar Gift from Alumna to Support Wide Variety of Student and University Needs
- Marist Celebrates Class of 2025 at First Commencement as a University
- Marist University and Siena College Partner on New Direct Admission Program to Earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy
April 2025
March 2025
February 2025
- Marist University and Hudson Valley Credit Union Launch Marist Red Fox Financial, a Unique Experiential Learning Opportunity
- Multimillion-Dollar Pledge from McCormick Family Foundation to Shape New Generation of Scholars, Civic Leaders, and Engaged Citizens
- Sloop Brewing Co. Debuts New Red Fox IPA to Celebrate the Spirit and Innovation of Marist University
December 2024
- Marist College to Become Marist University
- Marist Welcomes New Chair of the Board and Five New Trustees
September 2024
March 2024
- Marist and Saxbys Announce Student-Run Experiential Learning Cafe
- Marist Announces Appointment of Dr. Ron Buckmire as New Dean of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics
January 2024
School of Liberal Arts
Dr. David Woolner
American history; Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt; Post-World War II society
Dr. Juris Pupcenocks
International affairs; International law; The Russia-Ukraine war
Dr. Lynn Eckert
Constitutional law; American politics; Feminist theory; Social movements
Dr. Lee Miringoff
Polling and public opinion; Survey research; American politics
School of Management
Dr. Christy Huebner Caridi
Banking sector; Public economic outcomes; Scientific revolution and economic theory
Dr. Helen N. Rothberg
Women in leadership; Competitive intelligence and strategy, Self leadership; Intangible assets