Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University
Former names
Elmhurst Academy (1871–1919)
Elmhurst Junior College (1919–1924)
Elmhurst College (1924–2020)
Motto
"In Lumine Tuo Videbimus Lumen" (Latin)[1]
Motto in English
"In Thy Light We Shall See Light"
TypePrivate university
Established1871; 153 years ago (1871)
Religious affiliation
United Church of Christ
Endowment$109.9 million (2020)[2]
PresidentTroy D. VanAken
Students3,460
Location,
U.S.

41°53′46″N 87°56′46″W / 41.89611°N 87.94611°W / 41.89611; -87.94611
CampusSuburban, 48 acres (0.19 km2)
Colors    Blue & white
NicknameBluejays
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIICCIW
MascotVictor E. Bluejay
Websitewww.elmhurst.edu

Elmhurst University is a private university in Elmhurst, Illinois. It has a tradition of service-oriented learning and an affiliation with the United Church of Christ.[3] The university changed its name from Elmhurst College on July 1, 2020.[4]

  1. ^ "Introducing the Elmhurst University Brand". Elmhurst University. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  2. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "College and Universities". Retrieved 2015-08-19.
  4. ^ "Elmhurst College Will Become Elmhurst University in 2020". Elmhurst College. Retrieved 2019-06-19.