Truett McConnell University

Truett McConnell University
Former names
Truett-McConnell College (1946–2016)
TypePrivate college
Established1946; 78 years ago (1946)
(first classes offered: September 1947)
Religious affiliation
Georgia Baptist Convention
PresidentEmir Caner
Students2,141 (on campus/online)[1]
Location
Cleveland, Georgia
,
U.S.

34°35′46″N 83°44′53″W / 34.596°N 83.748°W / 34.596; -83.748
Campus225 acres
Colors   
Navy Blue & Gold
Sporting affiliations
NAIA – Appalachian
MascotBears (since 2005)
Websitewww.truett.edu

Truett McConnell University is a private Baptist college in Cleveland, Georgia. It is operated under the auspices of the Georgia Baptist Convention and controlled by a board of trustees elected by the convention. It was named to honor George W. Truett and Fernando C. McConnell.

  1. ^ "Home - Truett McConnell University". Truett-McConnell University. Retrieved 2016-10-21.