Salve Regina University, Private Catholic university in Newport, United States.
Salve Regina University is a private Catholic university in Newport, Rhode Island, situated on oceanfront property. The campus connects historic mansions with modern academic buildings and residence halls along the Cliff Walk.
The Sisters of Mercy founded the university in 1934 to provide higher education for women. Ochre Court mansion became the administrative center in 1947 and welcomed the first group of 58 students.
The Sisters of Mercy founded the institution following Catholic educational principles centered on service. Students today experience these values daily through small group settings and courses focused on personal attention.
Most of the campus can be explored on foot, though some buildings sit on hills and require moderate climbing. Visitors can walk along public pathways and view the exterior grounds without entering academic buildings.
The Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission recognized the preservation of historic mansions on campus. Ochre Court, the administration building, stands as one of the most ornate examples of gilded architecture in Newport.
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