Virginia University of Lynchburg
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This article is about the historically black college in Lynchburg, Virginia. For the private institution formerly known as Lynchburg College, see University of Lynchburg.
Virginia University of Lynchburg (VUL) is a private historically black Christian university in Lynchburg, Virginia. The university is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and offers instruction and degrees, primarily in religious studies, including a Doctorate of Ministry program. The campus is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
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Former names | Lynchburg Baptist Seminary (1886–1890) Virginia Seminary (1890–1900) Virginia Theological Seminary and College (1900–1962) Virginia Seminary and College (1962–1996) |
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Motto | Sibi Auxilium et Libertas |
Type | Private historically black university |
Established | 1886; 138 years ago (1886) |
Religious affiliation | Christian |
President | Kathy Franklin |
Administrative staff | 50 |
Students | 750 |
Location | , , U.S. 37°23′42.7″N 79°9′6.3″W |
Campus | Suburban |
Colors | Navy Blue & Light Blue |
Nickname | Dragons |
Sporting affiliations | NCCAA Division I – South |
Website | www |
Virginia University of Lynchburg | |
Location | 2058 Garfield Ave., Lynchburg, Virginia |
Area | 6.82 acres (2.76 ha) |
Built | 1888 (1888) |
Architect | Romulus C. Archer Jr. |
Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Beaux-Arts |
NRHP reference No. | 11000035[1] |
VLR No. | 118-5297 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | February 22, 2011 |
Designated VLR | December 16, 2010[2] |
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