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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