Mount Mary Named a Top College for Innovation
May 19, 2026 (Milwaukee)—Mount Mary University was named one of the 2026 Top Colleges for Innovation by Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s longest-running publication for advancing best practices in higher education. The award is a prestigious national distinction honoring colleges and universities that embrace creativity and transformative initiatives within their teaching, learning, research and support systems to serve the evolving needs of students and the changing workforce.
Mount Mary will be featured in the June 2026 issue of Insight Into Academia magazine, along with other award recipients.
“These award-winning institutions stand apart by anticipating and meeting today’s challenges, creating and activating bold ideas and setting the standard for what excellence and forward-thinking leadership looks like across the academy,” said Holly Mendelson, co-owner and publisher of Insight Into Academia magazine.
“We are so proud of this recognition,” added Mount Mary University President Dr. Isabelle Cherney. “Mount Mary is dedicated to embracing innovative, future-focused educational approaches.” Mount Mary University is also rated among the top institutions in the Midwest for social mobility, ensuring that students of all backgrounds succeed. To learn more, please visit mtmary.edu. For more than 50 years, Insight Into Academia has empowered higher education leaders by defining and advancing the best practices shaping the future of the academy. To learn more visit www.Insightintoacademia.com
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