Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University (SUU) is a public university in Cedar City, Utah. Founded in 1897 as a normal school, Southern Utah University now has over 1,800 graduates each year with baccalaureate and other graduate degrees from its six colleges. SUU offers more than 140 undergraduate and 19 graduate programs. More than 10,000 students attend SUU.
Former names | Branch Normal School (1897–1913) Branch Agricultural College (1913–1953) College of Southern Utah (1953–1969) Southern Utah State College (1969–1990) |
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| Motto | Learning Lives Forever |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1897 |
Parent institution | Utah System of Higher Education |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
| President | Mindy Benson |
Academic staff | 282 |
| Students | 14,330 (Spring 2023) |
| Undergraduates | 12,080 (Fall 2021) |
| Postgraduates | 1,531 (Fall 2021) |
| Location | , , United States 37°40′32″N 113°04′18″W |
| Campus | College town, 129 acres (0.52 km²) |
| Colors | Red and white |
| Nickname | Thunderbirds |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS — Western Athletic Conference |
| Website | www |
SUU's 17 athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the Thunderbirds. SUU joined the Western Athletic Conference in July 2022.
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