Thursday 9 April 2015

Hampton University - University in Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University is a historically black university located in Hampton, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1868 by black and white leaders of the American Missionary Association after the  American Civil War to provide education to freedmen. In 1878 it established a program for teaching Native Americans, which lasted until 1923.

Address: 100 E Queen St, Hampton, VA 23668, United States
Nickname            Pirates
Founder               Samuel C. Armstrong
Former names
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Hampton Institute
Motto"The Standard of Excellence, An Education for Life"
EstablishedApril 1, 1868
TypePrivate, HBCU
Endowment$288 million
PresidentWilliam R. Harvey
Students5,000
LocationHampton, Virginia, United States
CampusSuburban, 250 acres (352.8 km²)
ColorsReflex Blue & White            
AthleticsNCAA Division I FCS
NicknamePirates
AffiliationsMEAC
MAISA
Websitewww.hamptonu.edu

Roger Williams University - University in Bristol, Rhode Island

Roger Williams University, commonly abbreviated as RWU, is a private, coeducational American liberal arts university located on 140 acres in Bristol, Rhode Island, on Mt. Hope Bay. Founded in 1956, it was named for theologian and Rhode Island cofounder Roger Williams. The university has no religious affiliation.

Address                 1 Old Ferry Rd, Bristol, RI 02809, United States
Mascot                   Swoop the Hawk 
MottoMagna Est Veritas
Motto in English
Truth is Mighty
Established1956
TypePrivate university
AffiliationNon-sectarian
Endowment$62.7 million
PresidentDonald J. Farish
Academic staff
398
Students4,425 undergraduate, 940 graduate
LocationBristol, Rhode Island, United States
CampusSuburban, 140 waterfront acres
ColorsRoyal Blue, Gold, and White
NicknameHawks
Websitewww.rwu.edu