William Penn University
Private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the private university in Iowa. For other educational establishments with a similar name, see William Penn School.
William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933, the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000.
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Former names | Penn College (1873–1933) William Penn College (1933–2000) |
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Type | Private university |
Established | 1873 |
Religious affiliation | Quakers[1] |
President | John E.E. Ottosson |
Students | 1,372 |
Location | , U.S. 41.3090°N 92.6481°W / 41.3090; -92.6481 |
Campus | Rural |
Colors | Navy Blue & Gold |
Nickname | Statesmen |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Heart of America Conference |
Mascot | Statesmen |
Website | www |
Penn College Historic District | |
Area | 13.75 acres (5.56 ha) |
Architect | A. T. Simmons Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson |
Architectural style | Prairie School Colonial Revival |
MPS | Quaker Testimony in Oskaloosa MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 96000391[2] |
Added to NRHP | April 4, 1996 |
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