As a Catholic university, we are dedicated to achieving educational excellence through teaching, research, and scholarly activities while staying true to our Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. We welcome students of all faiths who seek an educational experience and community steeped in Franciscan values, including dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship. Our history goes way back to 1851 when Sister Theresa Hackelmeier and the Sisters of St. Francis established a school in Oldenburg, Indiana. Fast forward to 1936, and that’s when Marian College was born. We found a home in Indianapolis in 1937 with the purchase of Allison Mansion located on “Millionaire’s Row,” also known as “Founder’s Row,” an area named after three of the Speedway founders. On July 1, 2009, we officially became Marian University. The College of Osteopathic Medicine is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, as its first cohort of medical students enrolled in 2013.
