Kalamazoo College
Private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kalamazoo College is a private liberal arts college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Founded in 1833 by Baptist ministers as the Michigan and Huron Institute, Kalamazoo is the oldest private college in Michigan. From 1840 to 1850, the institute operated as the Kalamazoo Branch of the University of Michigan. After receiving its charter from the state in 1855, the institute changed its name to Kalamazoo College.
Former names | Michigan and Huron Institute (1833–1837) Kalamazoo Literary Institute (1837–1840, 1850–1855) Kalamazoo Branch of the University of Michigan (1838–1850) |
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Motto | Lux Esto (Latin) |
Motto in English | Be Light |
Type | Private liberal arts college |
Established | April 22, 1833; 191 years ago (1833-04-22) |
Religious affiliation | Not affiliated Baptist (historical) |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $243.6 million (2020)[1] |
President | Jorge Gonzalez |
Provost | Danette Ifert Johnson |
Academic staff | 103 |
Undergraduates | 1,436 |
Location | , , U.S. 42.290°N 85.601°W / 42.290; -85.601 |
Campus | Urban, 60 acres (24 ha) |
Colors | Orange & black |
Nickname | Hornets |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – MIAA |
Mascot | Buzz |
Website | www |
Kalamazoo is a member of the Consortium of Liberal Arts Colleges (CLAC) and the Great Lakes Colleges Association. The college's sports teams are nicknamed the Hornets and compete in the NCAA Division III Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.