Bluefield University

Bluefield University
Former names
Bluefield College (1922–2021)
Motto
Deus, Patria, Lux
Motto in English
God, Country, Light
TypePrivate university
Established1922
Religious affiliation
Baptist (Baptist General Association of Virginia)
PresidentSteven Peterson
Students912[1]
Undergraduates894[1]
Postgraduates16[1]
Location, ,
Campus82 acres (33 ha)
Colors   
Blue & Red[2]
NicknameRams
Sporting affiliations
NAIAAppalachian
MascotVictor E. Ram
Websitewww.bluefield.edu

Bluefield University [3] is a private Baptist university in Bluefield, Virginia. It offers 22 majors and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The 82-acre (330,000 m2) campus is about 150 ft (46 m) from the state line between Virginia and West Virginia. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Bluefield University merged with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine medical school system located at the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.[4]

  1. ^ a b c "Bluefield College celebrates 2nd highest enrollment in school hi – WVVA TV Bluefield Beckley WV News, Weather and Sports". Wvva.com. 2014-10-08. Archived from the original on 2016-01-10. Retrieved 2015-08-16.
  2. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2014-12-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Hello, Bluefield University! Former college makes announcement during centennial celebration". 19 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Bluefield College Joins VCOM family of schools". 20 March 2020.