Texas College
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Former names
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Phillips University |
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| Motto | Per lumen scientiae viam invenient populi (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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"Give The People Light, and They Will Find Their Way" |
| Type | Private, HBCU |
| Established | 1894 |
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Religious affiliation
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Christian Methodist Episcopal Church |
| Endowment | $2.7 million |
| Students | 900 |
| Location |
Tyler, Texas, USA 32°22′32″N 95°18′45″W / 32.375603°N 95.312394°WCoordinates: 32°22′32″N 95°18′45″W / 32.375603°N 95.312394°W |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Athletics | NAIA – RRAC, CSFL |
| Sports | 9 varsity teams (7 sports) (5 men and 4 women teams) |
| Nickname | Steers |
| Affiliations |
CIC UNCF |
| Website | www.texascollege.edu |
Texas College is an accredited historically black four-year college located in Tyler, Texas that is affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and the United Negro College Fund. On January 9, 1894, Texas College was founded by a group of ministers affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, a predominantly black denomination.
They planned to provide for education of African-American students, who were excluded from the segregated university system of Texas. They planned a full literary, scientific and classical education for theology, normal training of lower school teachers, music, commercial and industrial training, and agricultural and mechanical sciences.
On January 9, 1894, Texas College was founded by a group of ministers affiliated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church, a black denomination. They planned a full, co-educational college to serve people in eastern Texas.
On June 12, 1909, the name of the college was changed from Texas College to Phillips University. It was named for Bishop Henry Phillips and his leadership. The name reversal occurred in 1910 at the Third Annual Conference of the church. In May 1912, the college was officially renamed Texas College. The subsequent years of the College were spent with refinements and enhancements of the educational enterprise.
The Articles of Incorporation reflect such efforts with modifications and amendments during periods 1909 to 1966. The College today is open to all individuals without discrimination on the grounds of national origin, race, religion, or sex. It is authorized to offer instruction in the areas of Arts and Sciences, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, preparation of teachers, and the provision of instructional supports, to those in pursuit of an education.
Texas College offers bachelor's degree programs in biology, business administration, criminal justice, computer science, English, interdisciplinary studies (teacher certification), mathematics, music, liberal studies, religion, social work and sociology. Also available are Associate of Arts degrees in early childhood education and general studies, as well as a post-baccalaureate alternative certification teacher education program for people with bachelor's degrees.
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