St. Edwards University
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| Latin: Universitas Sancti Edwardi | |
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St. Edward's Academy St. Edward's College |
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| Motto | Take On Your World |
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Private Liberal Arts University |
| Established | 1877 |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic (Congregation of Holy Cross) |
| Endowment | $95 million |
| President | George E. Martin |
| Students | Approx. 5,000 |
| Location | Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue & Gold |
| Athletics | NCAA Division II – Heartland Conference |
| Nickname | Hilltoppers |
| Mascot | Mountain Goat |
| Affiliations |
ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Website | stedwards |
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St. Edward's University is a private, not-for-profit, liberal arts Roman Catholic university in the Holy Cross tradition with approximately 5,000 students. Located in Austin, Texas, with a network of partner universities around the world, St. Edward's offers undergraduate and graduate programs.
St. Edward's University was founded by the Reverend Edward Sorin, CSC, Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who also founded the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Father Sorin established the institution on farmland south of Austin in 1877 and named it St. Edward's Academy in honor of his patron saint, Edward the Confessor and King. It is affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross.
In 1885, the president, Rev. P.J. Franciscus, strengthened the prestige of the academy by securing a charter, changing its name to St. Edward's College, assembling a faculty and increasing enrollment. Subsequently, St. Edward's began to grow, and the first school newspaper, the organization of baseball and football teams, and approval to erect an administration building all followed. Architect Nicholas J. Clayton of Galveston, Texas was commissioned to design the college's Main Building. The structure was built four-stories tall in the Gothic Revival style and was constructed with local white limestone.
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