Suffolk University
Suffolk University grew from humble beginnings in the parlor of Gleason L. Archer. In 1906, Archer opened the Suffolk School of Law, a night school established to serve ambitious young men who are obliged to work for a living while studying law.
The Suffolk University
Archer soon moved the school into his downtown law offices. The centralized location immediately made the school more convenient to students and, in time, opened doors to innumerable collaborations with government, business, and cultural entities.
In 1908, Archer decided to give up his law practice to devote himself full-time to the Suffolk School of Law. By 1930, Archer’s creation had grown into one of the largest law schools in the country.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — later renamed the College of Arts and Sciences - was founded in 1934 in response to the recommended standard that law students possess a college degree and because Archer wanted to create “a great evening university” that working people could afford.
Three years later, in 1937, the College of Business Administration - now the Sawyer Business School - was established.
The three academic units were incorporated as Suffolk University in 1937, and, over the years, the University broadened its night-school approach to offer a complete range of full- and part-time programs.
Since its founding in 1906, Suffolk University has made a commitment to provide its students with unparalleled experiences and opportunities. Through carefully designed curriculum, mentoring, networking, and service learning, the University creates opportunities that help students to meet their goals.
Students are the top priority at Suffolk. With that in mind, we have resources in place to assist students with the full range of needs they may encounter, including:
- Orientation and welcome programs for new and transfer students
- Career services and internship/co-op resources for undergraduates, graduate students and alumni
- Support and information for international students
- Resources and processes to ensure disabled students have equal access to all Suffolk has to offer
- Programs to support students for whom English is a second language
Suffolk University received honorable mention at the e.Republic's Center for Digital Education’s 2012 Digital Education Achievement Awards. Each year, the Center recognizes schools that implement new technology to enhance online education. In 2012, Suffolk University was honored for its CourseCast initiative.
CourseCast is an innovative software that allows professors to record and post their lectures online. It can capture any combination of audio and video recording, as well as PowerPoint presentations and other computer programs.
(Source: www.suffolk.edu)