Mount Mary University, Inc.

Mount Mary University, Inc. is a private, faith-based, non-profit educational institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status. Classified as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, the university focuses on providing higher education with an emphasis on supporting underrepresented student populations, particularly women and students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The institution primarily engages with federal agencies through project grants, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities, supporting student success, and addressing critical social challenges through targeted academic and support programming.

Mount Mary University has received multiple federal grants from agencies including the Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women, and the National Science Foundation's Division of Undergraduate Education. These grants have funded comprehensive initiatives such as the TRIO Student Support Services program, which aims to increase retention and graduation rates for low-income and first-generation students, and the Culturally Specific Campus Approaches to Address Domestic Violence program, which develops strategies to combat gender-based violence. The university has also secured significant STEM-focused grants, including the "STEM by Design" project and a $999,760 grant to build scientific identity and research skills for undergraduate women in chemistry and biochemistry. Additionally, the institution has participated in sub-grant awards, such as a collaboration with the University of Wisconsin System to integrate project materials into academic courses and professional development initiatives. These grants collectively demonstrate Mount Mary University's dedication to supporting educational access, student development, social justice, and workforce preparedness across multiple disciplines.