Don't miss your chance to apply to Marist!
• Early Decision II and Regular Decision: Saturday, Feb. 15
Don't miss your chance to apply to Marist!
• Early Decision II and Regular Decision: Saturday, Feb. 15
Don't miss your chance to apply to Marist!
• Early Decision II and Regular Decision: Saturday, Feb. 15
Don't miss your chance to apply to Marist!
• Early Decision II and Regular Decision: Saturday, Feb. 15
The Long Reach Society: History In The Making
The Long Reach Society was founded upon the collaborative partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and Marist. With the wealth of resources provided through Marist’s Long Reach Scholarship and the rich history of the Hudson River Valley region, first-year history enthusiasts have access to immense resources needed to succeed on their academic journey. The Long Reach Society connects scholarship recipients with unique and enriching educational opportunities to further their knowledge & understanding of American history, and prepare them for successful careers.
The Long Reach Society, named after Marist's proximity to the historic Hudson River's "long reach," joins scholarship recipients and other select students studying the humanities together to form a collaborative, connected society. Members are individually mentored by the Dean & select faculty members from the School of Liberal Arts, and have unique enrichment and experiential learning opportunities through Marist's Centers for Excellence including the Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership, the Hudson River Valley Institute, and the Marist Institute for Public Opinion, and our partnerships with Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History (GLI) and the FDR Presidential Library and Museum.
GLI's vast network of resources & primary resources includes historical documents, online exhibits, videos, essays and much more. Through this collaboration and the formation of the Long Reach Society, our scholars have a transformative educational experience and are prepared for the "long reach" of their future.
The Long Reach Scholarship at Marist is awarded to students from the vast national network of affiliated schools who demonstrate exceptional achievement in the study of history. This scholarship is designed to give majors with a passion for history the opportunity and freedom to pursue exciting undergraduate research and apply it to their future careers. All incoming first-year students, with an interest in history are eligible for one of four scholarship opportunities, and we encourage all who fit this criteria to apply and make a difference with their history degree from Marist.
Dr. Robyn Rosen serves as the faculty advisor to students who are a part of the Long Reach Society. She works directly with our Long Reach Scholarship recipients to pursue research and participate in unique experiences that enhance our scholars' experience at Marist. A specialist in U.S. women’s history, she’s also served as a faculty leader for the Racial Justice in the South Spring Attachment, a week-long trip where students get first-hand experience with crucial sites in the struggle for civil rights, including the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the Dexter Avenue Church, and the Emmett Till Interpretive Center.
History majors at Marist gain real-world knowledge and skills through research, civic engagement, and powerful immersive experiential learning opportunities in and out of the classroom. In addition to experiences and trips, scholars learn from top history scholars in courses that include:
The Long Reach Society builds community among scholarship recipients while nurturing their passion for United States history and politics by giving them access to enriched experiences outside the classroom.
These have included:
Scholars also benefit from a wide variety of programs offered by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a top national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge and understanding of American history.
Conveniently located approximately five miles from the Marist campus, the College hosts the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library’s digital archives, making Marist one of only six colleges or universities in the nation affiliated with a Presidential Library. Administered by the National Archives and Records Administration since 1941, the Library preserves and makes accessible to the American people the records of FDR's Presidency. The FDR Presidential Library and Museum's mission is to foster a deeper understanding of the lives and times of the Roosevelt family, and their continuing impact on contemporary life. Through this shared partnership with Marist College, the Long Reach Society students have access to important historical records, and opportunities to participate in the Library's programming and internships.
"The Scholarship supports its scholars through so many situations outside of just tuition; I participated in a Spring Extension trip to the South and learned about racial injustice in the South. The Spring Extension experience changed me for the better and I hope that students know that in this Scholarship Program you not only get tuition money, you get a support system of people who genuinely want to see you win and succeed!"
At Marist, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing our students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them for practical experience and profound success in their field. But don't just take our word for it - the numbers speak for themselves.
*As reported by U.S. News and World Report.
