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Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Olivet Nazarene University - University in Bourbonnais, Illinois

Olivet Nazarene University is a Christian liberal arts university located in the village of Bourbonnais, Illinois, United States. Named for Olivet, Illinois, ONU was originally established as a grammar school in east-central Illinois in 1907. It is one of the largest members of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities.

Address:                 1 University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914, United States
Mascot:                  Toby the Tiger
Former names
Miss Mary Nesbitt's Grammar School (1907-1909), Illinois Holiness University (1909-1915), Olivet University (1915-1923), Olivet College (1923-1939), Olivet Nazarene College (1939-1986)
MottoGratia et Veritas
Established1907
TypePrivate
AffiliationNazarene
EndowmentUS $13.6 million
PresidentJohn C. Bowling
ProvostDennis Crocker
Students4,666
Undergraduates2,600
Postgraduates2,066
LocationBourbonnais, IL, US
CampusSuburban
250 acres (1.0 km2)
NewspaperThe Glimmerglass
ColorsPurple and Gold         
Athletics15 Varsity TeamsNAIA Division 1
NicknameTigers
MascotToby the Tiger
AffiliationsCCACMSFACCCU
Websiteolivet.edu

Belhaven University - University in Jackson, Mississippi

Belhaven University is a private Christian liberal arts university located in Jackson, Mississippi. Founded by Dr. Lewis Fitzhugh and later donated to the Presbyterian Church in the United States, the school has been independently run by a Board of Trustees since 1972. 

Belhaven is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Twenty-seven Bachelor's Degrees and eight Master's Degrees are offered. In addition to traditional majors, programs of general studies are available. There are also pre-professional programs in Christian Ministry, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Nursing.

Address: 1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS 39202, United States
Mascot: Blazers 
Former names
Belhaven College for Young Ladies
Belhaven Collegiate and Industrial Institute (1911-1915)
Belhaven College (1915-2009)
MottoNon Ministari Sed Ministare (Latin)
Motto in English
Not To Be Served But To Serve
Established1883
TypePrivate
AffiliationPresbyterian
PresidentRoger Parrott
Students4,245
LocationJackson, Mississippi, USA
ColorsGreen      Gold     
AthleticsNAIA – SSAC
NicknameBlazers
AffiliationsCCCU
NAICU
APCU
Websitewww.belhaven.edu