Founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary & Sister Madeleine of Jesus, Rivier University is a Catholic institution of higher education dedicated to transforming hearts and minds to serve the world. Committed to the faith heritage, intellectual tradition, and social teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the University educates the whole person that will cultivate critical thought, sound judgment, and respect for all people. Rivier creates an environment in which integrated learning is the shared responsibility of students, faculty, staff, and administrators, and is pursued in all the curricular programs of the University.