Chaminade University
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Former names
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St. Louis Junior College (1955-57) Chaminade College (1957-77) |
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| Motto | Vita En Verbo (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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Life in [the] Word |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1955 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Marianist) |
| Endowment | $9.3 million |
| President | Bro. Bernie Ploeger, S.M. |
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Academic staff
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86 |
| Students | 2,836 |
| Undergraduates | 2,132 |
| Location |
Honolulu, Hawaii, USA 21°17.381′N 157°48.412′W / 21.289683°N 157.806867°WCoordinates: 21°17.381′N 157°48.412′W / 21.289683°N 157.806867°W |
| Colors | Blue, White, Silver |
| Athletics | NCAA Division II – PacWest |
| Sports | 10 varsity teams |
| Nickname | Silverswords |
| Affiliations |
ACCU NAICU WASC |
| Website | www.chaminade.edu |
Chaminade University of Honolulu is a private co-educational university in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. Founded in 1955 by the Society of Mary, a Roman Catholic religious order also known as the Marianists, Chaminade is located in the historic Kaimuki district of Honolulu at the base of St. Louis Heights. Chaminade offers bachelor's degrees in 23 fields of study and five master's degree programs. The school specializes in biology, business, criminal justice, education, forensic sciences, interior design, nursing, and religious studies. Chaminade University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Chaminade University of Honolulu was named after Father William Joseph Chaminade, a French Catholic priest who survived persecution during the French Revolution. He founded the Society of Mary in 1817. In 1849, Marianists sent missionaries to the United States to serve immigrant populations. In September 1883, eight Marianist priests arrived in Honolulu and established Saint Louis School, today a middle and high school for boys. With the encouragement of Saint Louis alumni, the Marianists established a university to serve the educational needs of local Hawai'i Catholics. They opened Saint Louis Junior College in 1955. Upon becoming a four-year institution, the school changed its name to Chaminade College in 1957. When graduate programs were added in 1977, Chaminade College changed its name to Chaminade University of Honolulu.
The Society of Mary (Marianists) is a religious order of brothers and priests following in the vision of Father William Joseph Chaminade, the founder of the Society of Mary. Since Father Chaminade believed schools were instrumental in changing society, Marianist schools today focus on the education of the whole person, realizing the importance of both faith and reason, and preparing students for entry into their chosen careers. Chaminade's approach to education is founded in the Marianist education values:
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