Senator Rob Rolison on Marist College New Name

Senator Rob Rolison (39th District) released the following statement today after Marist College in Poughkeepsie announced the school would be changing its name to Marist University in January:

"This is exciting news for the Marist community, Poughkeepsie, and our greater Hudson Valley region. As a former student and current state senator who is committed to empowering New Yorkers through learning and higher education, I am thrilled to see Marist's designation evolve, reflecting the school's range of course offerings and its leading position within the global marketplace of ideas. I am eager to join the university at events for its official name change on January 29, and I look forward to continuing our collaboration and partnership with Marist faculty and students for years to come."