Founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, St. Mary's College emphasizes foreign study (more than 25% of the students spent some time studying abroad). Its fall diversity lecture series in 2008 consists of three speakers specializing in race, multiculturalism and Islam.<ref>http://www3.saintmarys.edu/pr-fall-diversity-lecture-series-2008</ref> | Founded in 1844 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, St. Mary's College emphasizes foreign study (more than 25% of the students spent some time studying abroad). Its fall diversity lecture series in 2008 consists of three speakers specializing in race, multiculturalism and Islam.<ref>http://www3.saintmarys.edu/pr-fall-diversity-lecture-series-2008</ref> |