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Dubuque Spartans

University of Dubuque
UD
Motto Mancherlei Gaben und Ein Geist (trans: Many Talents and One Spirit)
Type Private University
Established 1852
Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Endowment $101 million
President Rev. Jeffrey Bullock
Students 1,559
Address 2000 University Ave., Dubuque, Iowa, USA
42°29′54″N 90°41′32″W / 42.498460°N 90.692194°W / 42.498460; -90.692194Coordinates: 42°29′54″N 90°41′32″W / 42.498460°N 90.692194°W / 42.498460; -90.692194
Campus Urban
Colors

Royal Blue and White

         
Nickname Spartans
Mascot Sparty the Spartan
Website www.dbq.edu

Royal Blue and White

The University of Dubuque is a Presbyterian university located in Dubuque, in the U.S. state of Iowa, with a general attendance of approximately 1,600 students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is one of three four-year post-secondary institutions in the City of Dubuque, and is commonly referred to as UD ("you dee"). The Greek system (of fraternities) is historically present.

The school is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the State of Iowa Department of Education, the Council on Aviation Accreditation, and the Association of Theological Schools in North America.

The University of Dubuque consists of a Theological Seminary and three schools:

The school has been involved in intercollegiate sports for many decades. The teams are called the Spartans, and the school colors are blue and white. There was a brief period, from 1925–28, when the university withdrew from intercollegiate sports and focused on intramural competition. This was done because University president Karl Wettstone was opposed to the commercialization of sports and the recruiting of athletes with offers of free tuition, room, and board. There also were concerns about the salaries some coaches had received, which were felt to be excessive compared to the compensation paid other department heads. Following the reinstatement of intercollegiate competition, the University of Dubuque joined the Iowa Conference (IIAC) in 1929.

The University of Dubuque is a member of NCAA Division III, and is part of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which, in addition to the University of Dubuque, currently includes Buena Vista University, Coe College, Central College, Luther College, Loras College, Simpson College, and Wartburg College. Men's varsity sports include football, baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, lacrosse, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, and wrestling. Women's varsity sports include basketball, soccer, golf, cross country, softball, volleyball, lacrosse, track, and tennis.


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