Schools & Institutes

At Iona University, you will find over 100 different undergraduate and graduate programs of study ready to prepare you for the career path right for you. You will find that our academic experience is collaborative, cross-disciplinary, and designed to engage you across programs, schools, campus institutes and centers.

Our dedicated institutes offer an added dimension to your educational experience by providing additional hands-on opportunities to learn new ways of thinking, new skills, and a new appreciation for the diverse and fast-paced world we live in.

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Schools & Institutes

At the heart of Iona University, our schools offer focused academic pathways across a wide range of disciplines. With an emphasis on critical thinking, applied learning, and faculty support, students gain the tools to succeed in their careers and beyond.

LaPenta School of Business

The LaPenta School of Business at Iona University develops forward-thinking business leaders grounded in ethics, innovation, and global perspective. Through hands-on learning and close faculty mentorship, students gain practical experience and the confidence to navigate today’s evolving business landscape.

LaPenta School of Business

LaPenta School of Business [Building]

School of Arts & Science

Spanning disciplines from the humanities and social sciences to STEM and professional studies, the School of Arts & Science offers a broad, flexible academic foundation. Students pair interdisciplinary coursework with hands-on experiences and access to opportunities across the New York City region, preparing them to think critically and adapt in a rapidly changing world.

School of Arts & Science

Murphy Center

NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences

The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences offers a forward-looking approach to healthcare education grounded in collaboration, innovation, and community care. Through interprofessional learning, advanced simulation facilities, and a curriculum aligned with workforce needs, students are prepared to deliver equitable, patient-centered care in a rapidly evolving field.

NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences

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Institutes

Our dedicated institutes offer an added dimension to your educational experience by providing additional hands-on opportunities to learn new ways of thinking, new skills, and a new appreciation for the diverse and fast-paced world we live in.

Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Hynes Institute

Learn how to take your ideas from concept to execution at the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. We are an interdisciplinary hub where students of any major develop the creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset needed for tomorrow's next breakthrough.

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Institute for Thomas Paine Studies

Hynes Institute

The Institute for Thomas Paine Studies (ITPS) at Iona University is a multidisciplinary center that advances the study of early American history through scholarship, public programming, and digital initiatives, fostering civic engagement and deeper understanding of the past’s impact on the present.

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Kathleen Deignan, CND Institute for Earth and Spirit

Sister Kathleen Deignan, CND Institute for Earth and Spirit logo

The Deignan Institute for Earth and Spirit is committed to fostering an integral and peaceful Earth community in the light of religious faith, evolutionary cosmology, environmental science, and comprehensive justice.

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