Marist College
Definition
The former name (until 2025) of Marist University, a private liberal arts university in Poughkeepsie Town, New York, founded in 1929 by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute.
Renowned for its 180-acre campus overlooking the Hudson River, NCAA Division I athletics (mascot: Red Fox), and strong rankings including #8 in Regional Universities North by U.S. News & World Report.
Examples
After striking out at every Ivy League, my backup plan—Marist College—turned out to be the sly Red Fox that led to my dream job.
I enrolled at Marist College for the liberal arts degree, but stayed for the Hudson views and unlimited coffee that fueled my all-nighters.
My roommate swore Marist College's secret to success was chanting the motto 'Orare et Laborare' before exams—turns out it just means pray and work harder.
Marist College alumni are everywhere, quietly running the world while the Harvard grads argue on social media.