School Name: Marygrove College

Founded: 1927

Enrollment: 950

Location: Detroit, MI

Nickname: Mustangs

School Colors: Green & Gold

Conference: Association of Independent Institutions (A.I.I.)

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

A.I.I. Web Site: www.aiisports.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

Sports Information: Tim Johnston (Rochester College, '07)

Sports Information Phone: (313) 927-1419

Sports Info. Fax: (313) 927-1696

Varsity Sports: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Men's Cross Country,  Women's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Women's Golf, Men's Soccer, Women's Soccer,  Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, and Women's Volleyball.

Club Sports: Co-ed Cheer

Marygrove College's Mustang Athletic Program is an intercollegiate varsity athletic program. Athletic scholarships are now offered in addition to academic merit scholarships. Merit scholarships are based on the respective student-athlete's 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 both the National Assocation of Intercollegiate Athletics and United States Collegiate Athletic Association. Contact Mustang Sports Information for more on Mustang Athletics (313) 927-1419.

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.