Showing posts with label wisconsin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wisconsin. Show all posts

Thursday 9 April 2015

Marquette University - University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Marquette University is a private, coeducational, Jesuit, Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The university was named after 17th century missionary and explorer Father Jacques Marquette, with the intention to provide an affordable Catholic education to the area's emerging German immigrant population.

Address: 1250 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, United States
Former names
Marquette College
(1881-1907)
MottoNumen Flumenque (Latin) Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (Latin)
Motto in English
God and the River
For the greater glory of God
Established1881
TypePrivate Nonprofit
Research Coeducational
AffiliationRoman Catholic (Jesuit)
EndowmentUS $531.7 million (2014)
PresidentDr. Michael R. Lovell
ProvostDr. Margaret Faut Callahan (interim)
Academic staff
1,100
Students12,002
Undergraduates8,387
Postgraduates3,615
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
CampusUrban - 93 acres (37.6 ha)
ColorsMarquette Blue     
Marquette Gold     
AthleticsNCAA Division I - Big East
Sports14 Varsity sports teams
(7 men's and 7 women's)
NicknameGolden Eagles
MascotGolden eagle
AffiliationsAJCU ACCU NCA
WAICU NAICU
Websitewww.marquette.edu

Tuesday 24 February 2015

Cardinal Stritch University - University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Cardinal Stritch University is a private Roman Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The university also offers courses in Kenosha, Wisconsin; Madison, Wisconsin; Eden Prairie, Minnesota and Rochester, Minnesota, and has outreach programs throughout Wisconsin. Cardinal Stritch University is the nation's largest Franciscan university.Its motto, Ut probetis potiora ("To value the better things").

Address:                 6801 North Yates Road, Milwaukee, WI 53217, United States
Mascot:                   Stritch Wolves 
Former names
St. Clare College
(1937-1946)
Cardinal Stritch College
(1946-1997)
MottoLatin: Ut probetis potiora
Motto in English
To value the better things
Established1937 (78 years ago)
TypePrivate
AffiliationSisters of St. Francis of Assisi (Roman Catholic)
Endowment$27.8 million (2013)
ChancellorSister Camille Kliebhan, OSF
PresidentJames P. Loftus
Academic staff
105 full-time
Students6,093 (2011-2012)
Undergraduatesca. 3,046
Postgraduatesca. 3,230
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
CampusSuburban - 40 acres
ColorsCardinal and white            
AthleticsNAIA – CCAC
Sports20 varsity sports
(10 men's teams & 10 women's teams)
NicknameWolves
MascotWolfie
AffiliationsACCUAFCUNAICUCICWAICU
Websitewww.stritch.edu

Monday 23 February 2015

Lawrence University - College in Appleton, Wisconsin

Lawrence University is a liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1847, the school held its first classes on November 12, 1849. 

Address:                     711 E Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911, United States
Mascot:                       Viking
Former names
Lawrence College (1913-64)
Lawrence Institute (1847-49)
MottoLight More Light!
Veritas est lux
Motto in English
Truth is Light
Established1847
TypePrivate - Liberal Arts
Endowment$212.4 million
PresidentMark Burstein
Administrative staff
164 faculty
Students1,555 undergraduates(fall 2013)
LocationAppleton, Wisconsin, U.S.
CampusUrban - 84 acres (34 ha)Björklunden - 425 acres (172 ha)
AthleticsDivision III (NCAA)
23 varsity teams
AffiliationsAssociated Colleges of the Midwest
Websitewww.lawrence.edu

Saturday 7 February 2015

Concordia University Wisconsin - College in Mequon, Wisconsin

Concordia University Wisconsin is a private liberal arts college located in Mequon, Wisconsin. The school is an affiliate of the 10-member Concordia University System operated by the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

 Address: 12800 North Lake Shore Drive, Mequon, WI 53097, United States   
Phone: +1 262-243-5700
Former names
Concordia College Milwaukee, Concordia College Wisconsin
Established1881
TypePrivate
AffiliationLutheran Church–Missouri Synod
PresidentRev. Dr. Patrick T. Ferry
Academic staff
494
Administrative staff
27
Students7,943 (2013-14)
Undergraduates4,363 (2463 Traditional) 
Postgraduates3,243
Doctoral students
337
LocationMequon, Wisconsin, United States
ColorsBlue and White
NicknameFalcons
MascotFreddy the Falcon
WebsiteCUW.edu