Gannon University

Gannon University
Former name
Villa Maria College (1925–1989)
Cathedral College (1933–1944)
Gannon College of Arts and Sciences (1944–1964)
Gannon College (1964–1979)
MottoSanitas, Scientia, Sanctitas
Motto in English
Health, Knowledge, Holiness
TypePrivate university
Established1925; 99 years ago (1925)
Religious affiliation
Catholic Church
Academic affiliations
Endowment$83.5 million (2022)[1]
PresidentWalter Iwanenko Jr.
Academic staff
200 full-time, 147 adjunct
Students4,596
Undergraduates3,165
Postgraduates1,431
Location,
U.S.
CampusUrban
Colors    Maroon and gold
NicknameGolden Knights
Sporting affiliations
MascotVictor E. Knight
Websitegannon.edu

Gannon University is a private Catholic university with campuses in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Ruskin, Florida. Established in 1925, Gannon University enrolls approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students annually and has over 47,000 alumni. Its intercollegiate athletics include 18 athletic programs for men and women competing at the NCAA Division II level.

  1. ^ As of Aug 26, 2022. Gannon president stepping down; search initiated (Report).