Tusculum University

Tusculum University is a private Presbyterian university with its main campus in Tusculum, Tennessee, United States. It is Tennessee's first university and the 28th-oldest operating college or university in the United States.

Tusculum University
Former names
Greeneville College (1794–1868)
Tusculum Academy (1818–1844)
Tusculum College (1844–1868)
Greeneville & Tusculum College (1868–1908)
Washington & Tusculum College (1908–1912)
Tusculum College (1912–2018)
MottoSit Lux (Latin)
("Let there be light")
TypePrivate university
Established1794 (1794)
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Endowment$23.9 million (2023)
PresidentScott Hummel
Administrative staff
272
Undergraduates1,111
Postgraduates192
Location,
U.S.

36.1730°N 82.7616°W / 36.1730; -82.7616
CampusRural, 140 acres (0.57 km2)
Colors    Orange and black
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II
South Atlantic Conference
18 sports teams
MascotPioneers
Websitewww.tusculum.edu

In addition to its main campus, the institution maintains a regional center for Adult and Online Studies in Knoxville, and Morristown.

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