Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 80,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Liffrig School of Education and Behavioral Science and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.