Shorter University

Shorter University
Former names
Cherokee Baptist Female College (1873–1877)
Shorter Female College (1877–1948)
Shorter College (1948–2010)
MottoTransforming Lives Through Christ
TypePrivate university
Established1873; 151 years ago (1873)
Religious affiliation
Georgia Baptist Convention
EndowmentUS$ 27 million
PresidentDonald Dowless
ProvostJohn D. Reams
Academic staff
388
Students1,410
Undergraduates1,306
Postgraduates104
Location, ,
United States

34°15′29″N 85°11′46″W / 34.258°N 85.196°W / 34.258; -85.196
CampusSuburban
ColorsColumbia blue, white and gold
NicknameHawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIGulf South
MascotAlfred the Hawk
Websitewww.shorter.edu

Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through six colleges and schools. In addition Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing at off-campus facilities in the Rome area.[1]

Fielding athletic teams known as the Shorter Hawks, the university is a member of NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference. The official school and athletic colors are blue and white.[1]

  1. ^ a b "About Shorter – Shorter University". Retrieved December 9, 2021.