A YEAR OF ExcitingDevelopments

May 2022

University Recognition

In May 2022, the New York State Education Department Board of Regents approved an amendment to Medaille’s charter to make the institution a university, reflecting Medaille’s rich depth of undergraduate and graduate degree offerings. By definition, a university designation reflects the variety of academic programs offered across multiple disciplines, and it better aligns with global standards, making the institution more marketable to international students.

August 2022

Partnership With Trocaire

In August 2022, the Board of Trustees at Medaille University and Trocaire College announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that set in motion a cooperative agreement to fulfill the missions of both institutions into the future. While Trocaire and Medaille have signed a cooperative agreement, there are a number of steps taking place in the anticipated timeframe of 12 to 18 months for the agreement to be finalized, including approvals from various accreditors and regulators.

August 2022

Psyd Accreditation

In August 2022, Medaille University’s clinical psychology doctoral program (PsyD) received accreditation from the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation, with a routine contingent status in effect until March 2027. This opens new doors for Medaille’s PsyD program and students, including eligibility for licensure in all states and access to more competitive internship placements, grants, memberships and loan repayment programs.

“There are complementary, non-overlapping academic offerings between both institutions, providing a full range of higher education credentials at certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels,” says Medaille University Interim President Lori Quigley, Ph.D.

“This combination of professional programs in health care, along with experiential learning and professional training in education, business and social sciences, is a tremendous foundation and synergy for success, allowing both institutions to best serve their student populations.”