Thursday, 30 April 2015

University of Pittsburgh - University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was founded on the edge of the American frontier as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787, and evolved into the Western University of Pennsylvania by alteration of its charter in 1819.

Address                   4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, United States
Athletic Director      Scott Barnes
Mascot                     Roc the Panther
Football Stadium   Heinz Field 
Former names
Pittsburgh Academy (1787–1819)
Western University of Pennsylvania (1819–1908)
MottoVeritas et Virtus (Latin)
Motto in English
Truth and Virtue
EstablishedFebruary 28, 1787
TypeState-related
EndowmentUS $ 3.49 billion
ChancellorPatrick D. Gallagher
ProvostPatricia E. Beeson
Academic staff
4,874
Students28,649
Undergraduates18,615
Postgraduates10,034
LocationPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
CampusUrban, 132 acres (53 ha)
ColorsBlue & Gold           
AthleticsNCAA Division I – ACC, EAGL
Sports17 varsity teams
NicknamePitt, Panthers
MascotRoc the Panther
AffiliationsAAU, APLU, EDUCAUSE, MSA, ORAU, URA
Websitepitt.edu

Eastern Oregon University - University in La Grande, Oregon

Eastern Oregon University is one of seven state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the State of Oregon and belongs to the Oregon University System. Located in La Grande, Oregon, the school offers bachelor's and master's degrees.

Address                 1 University Blvd, La Grande, OR 97850, United States
Mascot                 Monty the Mountaineer
Colors                   Blue, Gold 
Former names
Eastern Oregon Normal School
Eastern Oregon College of Education
Eastern Oregon College
Eastern Oregon State College
Established1929
TypePublic
Endowment$4,897,000
PresidentJay Kenton (Interim)
ProvostSarah Witte (Interim)
Academic staff
131
Students3,653 (Fall 2014)
Undergraduates3,348 (Fall 2014)
Postgraduates336 (Fall 2014)
LocationLa Grande, Oregon, USA
AthleticsNAIA
Cascade Collegiate Conference
Sports10 Varsity Teams
NicknameMountaineers
MascotMonty the Mountaineer
AffiliationsOregon University System
Websitewww.eou.edu