Moravian University
Moravian University is a private university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The institution traces its founding to 1742 by Moravians, descendants of followers of the Bohemian Reformation under John Amos Comenius. Founded as a girls school in 1742, the College itself was founded as the Moravian College and Theological Seminary in 1807 and was accredited in 1863. In 2021, the College was elevated to a University. Moravian University uses the foundation of the Girls school as their foundation date which makes them the sixth-oldest college in the United States.
Former names | Men's college: Moravian College and Theological Seminary (1863–1954) Women's college: Bethlehem Female Seminary (Founded 1742) Moravian Female Seminary (1863–1913) Moravian Seminary and College for Women (1913–1954) Merged college: Moravian College (1954–2021) |
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| Motto | Via Lucis (The Way of Light) |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1742 Girls School 1807 College 1863 Accredited institution |
Religious affiliation | Moravian Church |
| Endowment | $146 million(2021) |
| President | Bryon Grigsby |
Administrative staff | 123 |
| Undergraduates | 2,075 |
| Postgraduates | 302 |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban and Urban, 100 acres (40 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and Grey |
| Nickname | Greyhounds |
| Website | www.moravian.edu |
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