Seton Hill is a Catholic university rooted in Judeo-Christian values. In the tradition of Elizabeth Ann Seton, we educate students to think and act critically, creatively, and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world. Seton Hill University, founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1885, is an innovative center for learning, offering a variety of educational opportunities to varied populations. Historically, the identity of Seton Hill University was rooted in a strong connection to the Catholic Church through the founding religious congregation, the Sisters of Charity. The values and teachings of the Sisters were evident in the academic curriculum and in student life. The Sisters established a University to carry on the Catholic intellectual tradition from its Judeo-Christian roots. Seton Hill embraces this legacy in the context of our pluralistic world with an effort to understand varied viewpoints and cultural traditions. It values the cumulative wisdom of the past, reveres human creativity and human intellectual capacity in all of its dimensions and is mindful of the life of the spirit. Drawing on these traditions, the University stresses both community participation and respect for the individual. It leads students to value the graces of courtesy, kindness, compassion, dialogue and respect for the dignity of all people. The University is committed to making our world a better place and working with our students to contribute to that end.