University of Guam
| Unibetsedåt Guåhan | |
Charter Day Cultural Performance.
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Former names
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Territorial College of Guam (1952–1968) |
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| Motto | |
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Motto in English
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Ever Upward |
| Type | Public, Land Grant |
| Established | 1952 |
| Endowment | $13.5 million |
| Chairman | Peter "Sonny" Ada |
| President | Dr. Robert A. Underwood |
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Academic staff
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180 |
| Students | 3,387 |
| Address |
UOG Station, Mangilao, Guam 96923, Mangilao, Guam 13°26′N 144°48′E / 13.433°N 144.800°ECoordinates: 13°26′N 144°48′E / 13.433°N 144.800°E |
| Campus | Rural area (about 161 acres) |
| Vision |
Ina, Diskubre, Setbe To Enlighten, To Discover, To Serve |
| Colors |
Green and white |
| Nickname | Tritons |
| Website | www |
University of Guam (Chamorro: Unibetsedåt Guåhan), or U.O.G., is a four-year land-grant institution, located in the village of Mangilao on the island of Guam in the Western Pacific Ocean. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers thirty-four degree programs at the undergraduate level and eleven master’s level programs.
Of the University’s 3,387 students, 91% are of Asian-Pacific Islander ethnicity, and nearly 69% are full-time (fall 2008 figures). A full-time faculty of about 180 supports the University’s mission of "Ina, Diskubre, Setbe"— which translates to "To Enlighten, to Discover, to Serve."
University Of Guam was founded in 1952 as a two-year teacher-training school known as the Territorial College of Guam, established by Governor Carlton Skinner. In 1960, the college moved to the present campus in the central district of Mangilao. In 1965, the college was accredited as a four-year, degree granting institution. By 1968, enrollment had reached 1,800 students while staff and faculty totaled more than 130. It was designated as a land grant institution by the United States Congress in 1972.
Rosa Roberto Carter served as the President of the University of Guam from 1977 to 1983.
The University of Guam offers bachelor's degrees in thirty-four areas and master's degrees in eleven areas:
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