GENERAL INFORMATION |
School Name: Marygrove College
Founded: 1927
Enrollment: 800
Location: Detroit, MI
Nickname: Mustangs
School Colors: Green & Gold
Conference: Independent
Affiliation: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)
NAIA Web Site: www.naia.org
USCAA Web Site: www.theuscaa.com
President: Dr. David Fike (University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Maryland, College Park)
Athletic Director: Dave Sichterman (Western Michigan University, '91)
Athletic Dept. Phone: (313) 927-1391
Athletic Dept. Fax: (313) 927-1696
Varsity Sports: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Cross Country, Men's Soccer, Volleyball
Club Sports: Co-ed Cheer
Marygrove College's Mustang Athletic Program is an intercollegiate varsity athletic program. Athletic scholarships are not offered however, student-athletes can qualify for academic merit scholarships based on their high school and/or previous college academic records. Marygrove's varsity teams compete against the best college programs in the midwest. The Mustang teams get an opportunity to compete for National Championships as a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Contact Athletic Director Dave Sichterman at (313) 927-1391 for more information on Mustang Athletics.
Mission Statement
The Marygrove College Department of Athletics and Recreation operates within the mission of Marygrove College. Marygrove College educates its students toward intellectual and professional competence, active compassion and commitment. The department of athletics and recreation is a co-curricular arena for students to further develop these characteristics.
The mission of the Department of Athletics and Recreation is to provide opportunities for all members of the Marygrove College community to participate in fitness activities, recreational sports and competitive athletics. Through these opportunities, the department seeks to create an understanding of the benefits of physical and spiritual wellness, academic commitment and leadership.
