Showing posts with label pennsylvania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pennsylvania. Show all posts

Saturday, 2 May 2015

Thomas Jefferson University - Private University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Thomas Jefferson University is a private health sciences university in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the United States. The university consists of six constituent colleges and schools, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies,
Jefferson School of Health Professions, Jefferson School of Nursing, Jefferson School of Pharmacy, and Jefferson School of Population Health. In 2011, the medical college (JMC) was ranked #42 among the nation's medical schools by U.S. News & World Report.
Address                  1020 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Phone                    +1 215-955-6000
Founded                 1824
Colors                     Black, Blue

TypePrivate
Endowment$614.3 million
PresidentStephen K. Klasko, MD, MBA
Students2,867
Undergraduates1,057
Postgraduates844
LocationUnited States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
CampusUrban
Websitewww.jefferson.edu

Friday, 1 May 2015

Waynesburg University - University in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania

Waynesburg University is a private university located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The university offers graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations, and enrolls over 2,500 students, including approximately 1,500 undergraduates.

Address                  51 W College St, Waynesburg, PA 15370, United States
Mascot                   Yellow Jacket
Phone                     +1 724-627-8191 
Established1849
TypePrivate, Liberal Arts
AffiliationPresbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
PresidentDouglas G. Lee
Undergraduates1,500
LocationWaynesburg, Pennsylvania, USA
CampusSuburban
ColorsDark Orange, Black
NicknameYellow Jackets
Websitewww.waynesburg.edu

Chatham University - University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Chatham University is an American university that has coeducational academic programs through the doctoral level, with its main campus located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

Former names
Pennsylvania Female College
Pennsylvania College for Women
Chatham College
MottoFiliae Nostrae Sicut Antarii Lapides (Latin)
Motto in English
That our daughters may be as cornerstones, polished after the similitude of a palace.
EstablishedDecember 11, 1869 (145 years ago)
TypePrivate
Women's college (undergraduate)
Endowment$53.0 million
PresidentEsther L. Barazzone, compensation $1,812,12 rank 5th among Pennsylvania private university presidents in 2012
Students2,300 (approx.)
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Campus39 acres (16 ha)
AthleticsNCAA Division III – PAC
NicknameCougars
MascotCarson the Cougar
AffiliationsAnnapolis Group
WebsiteChatham.edu

Thursday, 30 April 2015

University of Pittsburgh - University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded on the edge of the American frontier as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787, and evolved into the Western University of Pennsylvania by alteration of its charter in 1819.

Address                   4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States
Athletic Director      Scott Barnes
Mascot                     Roc the Panther
Football Stadium   Heinz Field 
Former names
Pittsburgh Academy (1787–1819)
Western University of Pennsylvania (1819–1908)
MottoVeritas et Virtus (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth and Virtue
EstablishedFebruary 28, 1787
TypeState-related
EndowmentUS $ 3.49 billion
ChancellorPatrick D. Gallagher
ProvostPatricia E. Beeson
Academic staff
4,874
Students28,649
Undergraduates18,615
Postgraduates10,034
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
CampusUrban, 132 acres (53 ha)
ColorsBlue & Gold           
AthleticsNCAA Division I – ACC, EAGL
Sports17 varsity teams
NicknamePitt, Panthers
MascotRoc the Panther
AffiliationsAAU, APLU, EDUCAUSE, MSA, ORAU, URA
Websitepitt.edu

Wednesday, 29 April 2015

Clarion University of Pennsylvania - Public university in Clarion, Pennsylvania

Clarion University of Pennsylvania is a public university located in Clarion, Pennsylvania. It is one of fourteen universities who are part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. The school was founded in 1867 and offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees and post master's certificates.

Address                    840 Wood St, Clarion, PA 16214, United States
Mascot                     Golden Eagles
Phone                      +1 814-393-2000
Colors                    Navy Blue, Gold 
Established1867
TypePublic
EndowmentUS$10,386,829
PresidentKaren Whitney, (Salary $239,096. (2014)) $220,000 (2013)
ProvostRon Nowaczyk
Academic staff
387
Undergraduates5,895
Postgraduates1,096
LocationClarion, PA, USA
CampusRural on 128 acres
NicknameGolden Eagles
Websitewww.clarion.edu

University of Scranton - Private University in Scranton, Pennsylvania

The University of Scranton is a private, co-educational Catholic and Jesuit university, located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States, in the northeast region of the state.
Address:                 800 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510, United States
Mascot:                   Royals
Former names
St. Thomas College (1888–1938)
MottoReligio Mores Cultura (Latin)
Motto in English
Religion Morals Culture
Established1888
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Research Coeducational
AffiliationRoman Catholic (Jesuit)
EndowmentUS $131.9 million
PresidentRev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.
Academic staff
287
Students6,034
Undergraduates4,069
Postgraduates1,965
LocationScranton, Pennsylvania, USA
CampusUrban, 58 acres (23.5 ha)
Fight song"Great Battling Royals"
ColorsPurple      and      White
AthleticsNCAA Division III - LC
Sports18 varsity sports teams
(9 men's and 9 women's)
NicknameRoyals / Lady Royals
MascotIggy the Royal Wolf
AffiliationsAJCU ACCU
NAICU CIC
Websitewww.scranton.edu

Thursday, 9 April 2015

Wilkes University - University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes University is a private, non-denominational American university located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. It has over 2,200 undergraduates and over 2,200 graduate students.Wilkes was founded in 1933 as a satellite campus of Bucknell University, and became an independent institution in 1947, naming itself Wilkes College, after English radical politician John Wilkes.

Address: 84 W South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701, United States
Phone: +1 570-408-2000 
Former names
Bucknell Junior College
Motto"Unity Amidst Diversity"
Established1933
TypePrivate
Endowment$44.6 million
PresidentPatrick F. Leahy, Ed.D
ProvostDr. Anne Skleder
Academic staff
157 Full Time
Undergraduates2,245
Postgraduates2,254
LocationWilkes-Barre, PA, USA
Campus35 acres; Urban
ColorsBlue and Gold            
MascotColonels
Websitewww.wilkes.edu

Thursday, 26 February 2015

Misericordia University - University in Dallas, Pennsylvania

Misericordia University is a four-year, Catholic, co-educational liberal arts university located on a 100-acre campus in Dallas, Pennsylvania, near the cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. It was founded by the Religious Sisters of Mercy on August 15, 1924. The university offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees as well as post-master's and post-bachelor's certificates.

Address: 301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612, United States 
Former names
College Misericordia
Established1924
TypePrivate
AffiliationRoman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)
Endowment$30 million
PresidentThomas Botzman
DeanAmy Lahart
Administrative staff
257
Students3,196
Undergraduates1,958
Postgraduates546
LocationDallas, Pennsylvania, USA
CampusSuburban
ColorsBlue and Yellow          
AthleticsNCAA Division III – MAC Freedom
NicknameCougars
MascotCougar
AffiliationsACCUNAICUCIC
Websitewww.misericordia.edu

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Gannon University - University in Erie, Pennsylvania

Gannon University is a private, co-educational Catholic university located in Erie, Pennsylvania, offering associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and certificates. Gannon University has an alumni base numbering around 31,500.

Address: 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16501, United States
Mascot: Drake the Golden Knight 
MottoSanitas, Scientia, Sanctitas
Motto in English
Health, Knowledge, Holiness
Established1925
TypePrivate
AffiliationCatholic Church
Endowment$28.8 million
PresidentKeith Taylor
ProvostCarolyn Masters
Academic staff
200 full-time,147 adjunct
Students4,238
Undergraduates2,978 full time
Postgraduates1,260
LocationErie, Pennsylvania, USA
CampusUrban
ColorsMaroon and gold
         
AthleticsNCAA Division II – PSAC (West)
NicknameGolden Knights
MascotVictor E. Knight
AffiliationsACCUNAICUCIC
Websitewww.gannon.edu

Monday, 23 February 2015

DeSales University - University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania

DeSales University is a private Catholic university for men and women, located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Before 2001, it was known as Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales.

Address: 2755 Station Ave, Center Valley, PA 18034, United States
Mascot: DeSales University Bulldog 
Established1965
TypePrivate
AffiliationCatholic Church (Oblates of St. Francis de Sales)
Endowment$55.21 million
PresidentRev. Bernard O'Connor
Academic staff
96
Undergraduates2,468 (2014)
Postgraduates777 (2014)
LocationCenter Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
ColorsBlue and Red          
Websitewww.desales.edu 

Friday, 13 February 2015

Villanova University Online, Pennsylvania

Villanova University is a private university located in Radnor Township, a suburb northwest of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States.

Address: 800 E Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085, United States
Football stadium: Villanova Stadium
Mascot: Villanova University Will D. Cat
Colors: White, Blue 
Former names
Augustinian College of Villanova (1842-1845)
Villanova College (until 1953)
MottoVeritas, Unitas, Caritas (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth, Unity, Charity
Established1842
TypePrivate
AffiliationRoman Catholic
(Order of Saint Augustine)
Endowment$425 million (2013)
PresidentRev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A.
Academic staff
545
Administrative staff
2,000
Students10,482
Undergraduates6,394
Postgraduates3,200
LocationVillanova, Pennsylvania, United States
CampusSuburban, 254 acres (1.03 km2)
ColorsBlue, Light Blue and White               
AthleticsNCAA Division I – Big East, CAAPhiladelphia Big 5
NicknameWildcats
MascotWill D. Cat
AffiliationsACCUNAICUPCRC
Websitewww.villanova.edu

Sunday, 8 February 2015

Drexel University - University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University is a private research university with three campuses in Philadelphia and one in Sacramento, California. It was founded in 1891 by Anthony J. Drexel, a noted financier and philanthropist.

Address: 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Mascot: Drexel University Mario the Magnificent 
Former names
Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry
Drexel Institute of Technology
MottoScientiae, Industria, Arte
Motto in English
Science, Industry, Art
Established1891
TypePrivate
Endowment$650 million
PresidentJohn Anderson Fry
ProvostMark Greenberg
Academic staff
2,396
Administrative staff
1,404
Students25,500
Undergraduates15,876 (1,674 online students)
Postgraduates8,126 (3,452 online students)
Other students
1,498
LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
CampusUrban
NewspaperThe Triangle
ColorsBlue and Gold          
AthleticsNCAA Division I – CAA
Sports18 varsity teams
31 sports clubs
NicknameDragons
MascotMario the Magnificent
AffiliationsMSAAITUNAICU
WebsiteDrexel University