Huron University College

Huron University College
Former names
Huron College
(1863–2000)
Motto
Vera Religio Ac Scientia Vera (Latin)
Motto in English
True Religion and Sound Learning
TypeAffiliated college
Established5 May 1863
Parent institution
University of Western Ontario
Religious affiliation
Anglican Church of Canada
Academic affiliations
ChancellorPrem Watsa
PrincipalBarry L. Craig
Administrative staff
125 (faculty included)
Undergraduates1500 full-time
Postgraduates15
Location, ,
Canada

43°0′42.94″N 81°16′47.80″W / 43.0119278°N 81.2799444°W / 43.0119278; -81.2799444
CampusUrban
Colours
  • Red
  • white
  • black
MascotBeaver
Websitehuronatwestern.ca

Huron University College is a university college affiliated with the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. It was Incorporated on the 5 May 1863. Huron is the founding institution of the University of Western Ontario.

It was established by two Anglican clergyman in the year 1863 and the oldest affiliated institution of the University of Western Ontario. Huron is also home to an Anglican seminary and predates the establishment of the University of Western Ontario by 15 years and acted as a founding element of the larger university.[1] In the latter half of the 20th century, Huron evolved from its theological roots into a modern liberal arts college.