University of Mary turns 50

The University of Mary is officially 50 years old. The Bismarck-based Roman Catholic university has been holding events all year to celebrate. One last ceremony is focusing on the donation of the property for what began as Mary College, with the placement of crosses around the campus.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The University of Mary is officially 50 years old.

The Bismarck-based Roman Catholic university has been holding events all year to celebrate. One last ceremony is focusing on the donation of the property for what began as Mary College, with the placement of crosses around the campus.

The university has published a history of its first 50 years in a book called ``Learning to Lead.' It's written by Mary Elizabeth Mason, a member of the Sisters of the Annunciation who founded the school.

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