Walsh University

Private Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, U. S.

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Walsh University is a private Roman Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio. Founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction as a liberal arts college, it currently enrolls approximately 2,100 students. The university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and seven graduate programs, as well as multiple global learning experiences.

The school's namesake is Bishop Emmet M. Walsh of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. In 1959, the present location of Walsh University began as of farmland on which two buildings were constructed, College Hall and LaMennais Hall, which continues to house the Brothers and international priest students. The Brothers have played an active role at the institution, serving as faculty during the original years and playing a part in the growth and development of facilities and programs. Several have served as president. Walsh College became Walsh University in 1993. In 2013, Walsh University joined Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Walsh previously competed in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a member of the American Mideast Conference, while its football team competed in the Mid States Football Association.

The university offers over 60 undergraduate majors. It is the only college governed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown. Walsh University offers the following graduate degrees: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT); Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT); Master of Science in Nursing (MSN); Master of Arts in Education (M. A. Ed); Master of Business Administration (M. B. A. ); Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development; Master of Arts in Theology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Several graduate programs are offered in online and in an accelerated format. Walsh University offers several opportunities for professional development, including a certificate in healthcare management, FNP certificate, and several educator certificates or licensures.

Walsh has 20 varsity athletic teams, with two more to be added in 2023–24, and competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division II level as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. In 2023–24, Walsh will add one new sport for each sex. For men, sprint football will be added. This is a variant of American football played under standard NCAA rules but governed outside the NCAA structure, with player weights restricted to a maximum of The new team will play in the Midwest Sprint Football League. For women, the cheerleading discipline of STUNT, also not governed by the NCAA, will be added.

Walsh University sports teams compete as the "Cavaliers". School colors are maroon and gold. The school mascot is Sir Walter the Cavalier, who also makes appearances at various school events outside of athletics. A carved replica of Sir Walter stands outside the Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex and was created from an oak tree in 2016. The name Cavalier was chosen after the school newspaper, The Spectator, ran a contest in 1963, awarding Sean Keenan, Class of 1964, a $15 prize for his submission.

The Women's Basketball Team won the 1998 NAIA National Championship and the men's basketball team won the 2005 NAIA National Championship.