Tusculum University
Private university in Tusculum, Tennessee, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tusculum University is a private Presbyterian university with its main campus in Tusculum, Tennessee. It is Tennessee's first university and the 28th-oldest operating college or university in the United States.[2]
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Former names | Greeneville College (1794–1868) Tusculum Academy (1818–1844) Tusculum College (1844–1868) Greeneville & Tusculum College (1868–1908) Washington & Tusculum College (1908–1912) Tusculum College (1912–2018)[1] |
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Motto | Sit Lux (Latin) ("Let there be light") |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1794; 230 years ago (1794) |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
Endowment | $23.9 million (2023) |
President | Scott Hummel |
Administrative staff | 272 |
Undergraduates | 1,111 |
Postgraduates | 192 |
Location | , U.S. 36.1730°N 82.7616°W / 36.1730; -82.7616 |
Campus | Rural, 140 acres (0.57 km2) |
Colors | Orange and black |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference 18 sports teams |
Mascot | Pioneers |
Website | www |
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In addition to its main campus, the institution maintains a regional center for Adult and Online Studies in Knoxville, and Morristown.