Thursday, 9 April 2015

Roosevelt University - University in Chicago, Illinois

Roosevelt University is a coeducational, private university with campuses in Chicago, Illinois and Schaumburg, Illinois. Founded in 1945, the university is named in honor of both former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The university's curriculum is based on principles of social justice.

Address                 430 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Phone                    +1 312-341-3500
MottoDedicated to the enlightenment of the human spirit
Established1945
TypePrivate
Endowment$80.2 million
PresidentDr. Charles R. Middleton,(outgoing) Dr. Ali Malekzadeh (designated, assuming office July 2015)
Students7,306
Undergraduates4,182
Postgraduates3,124
Location Chicago,  Illinois, United States USA
Campus Chicago and Schaumburg
ColorsGreen      White     
AthleticsNAIA, CCAC
NicknameLakers
AffiliationsNCA
The Higher Learning Commission
Websitewww.roosevelt.edu

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