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Former names | Wheeling College (1954–1987) Wheeling Jesuit College (1987–1996) Wheeling Jesuit University (1996–2019) |
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| Motto | Luceat Lux Vestra (Latin) |
Motto in English | Let your light shine |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1954 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Endowment | $16.1 million[1] |
| President | Dianna Vargo |
Academic staff | 77 full-time[2] |
| Students | 1,289 (fall 2016)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 945 |
| Postgraduates | 344 |
| Location | , U.S. 40°04′23″N 80°41′22″W / 40.0731°N 80.6895°W |
| Campus | 65 acres (26.3 ha) |
| Newspaper | Cardinal Connection |
| Colors | Red, white,and black |
| Nickname | Cardinals |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - MEC |
| Mascot | Iggy the Cardinal |
| Website | wheeling |
Wheeling University (WU, formerly Wheeling Jesuit University) is a private Roman Catholic university in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was founded as Wheeling College in 1954 by the Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuits) and was a Jesuit institution until 2019.[4] Wheeling University competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as a member of the Mountain East Conference.
- ^ "2019 Rankings: Wheeling Jesuit University". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on January 5, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ "Faculty Stats and Student to Faculty Ratio | Factbook". factbook.wju.edu. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- ^ "Enrollment in Fall Semester 2016-17 | Factbook". factbook.wju.edu. Archived from the original on May 6, 2021. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
- ^ Hazelrigg, Nick. "Wheeling President Placed on Leave". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved August 5, 2019.