Saint Xavier University

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Saint Xavier University
Saint Xavier University seal.svg
Former names
Saint Francis Xavier Female Academy (1846–1873)
Saint Xavier Academy (1873–1915)
Saint Francis Xavier College for Women (1915–1919)
Saint Xavier College (1919–1992)
MottoVia Veritas Vita (Latin)
Motto in English
(I am) the way, the truth, and the life.
Type Private university
Established1846;178 years ago (1846)
FounderReligious Sisters of Mercy
Religious affiliation
 Roman Catholic (Sisters of Mercy)
Academic affiliations
 ACCU CMHE CIC NAICU
President Keith Elder
Provost Saib Othman
Academic staff
366
Students3,523 (Fall 2022)
Undergraduates 2,981 (Fall 2022)
Postgraduates 542 (Fall 2022)
Location
Chicago
,
Illinois
,
United States
CampusUrban, 109 acres (44 ha)
Colors Scarlet & Gray
   
Nickname Cougars
Sporting affiliations
 NAIA – CCAC
MascotCougar
Website www.sxu.edu
Saint Xavier University logo.svg

Saint Xavier University (or SXU) is a private Roman Catholic university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1846 by the Sisters of Mercy, the university enrolls 3,749 students. [1]

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History

Saint Xavier University was founded as a women's college by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 at the request of Bishop William Quarter. With the City of Chicago less than 10 years old, the religious sisters, under the guidance of Mother Mary Francis Xavier Warde, R.S.M., established Saint Francis Xavier Female Academy. The Academy, which would later become Saint Xavier College, and finally Saint Xavier University, was the first Mercy College in the world and is the oldest chartered college in the city of Chicago. [2]

In the year 1846, five sisters of Mercy were sent to the city of Chicago from Pittsburgh to start Catholic work in the new city. The original campus (then referred to as an academy), soon gained, in 1847, a state charter which allowed for the granting of degrees from the academy. After this location (Wabash Avenue between Madison and Monroe in downtown Chicago) burned down in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the campus was rebuilt on the southern boundary of Chicago. [3]

In 1915, the school became an official college, teaching "all branches of higher learning". [4]

Academics

Saint Xavier University offers undergraduate majors and graduate programs through its two colleges:

Saint Xavier University has one of the most diverse undergraduate student bodies in Chicago and is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution. [6]

Campuses

Chicago

Saint Xavier's 109 acres (44.1 ha) main campus is located in City of Chicago in the Mt. Greenwood neighborhood on the corner of 103rd Street and Central Park Avenue. It is in close proximity to the suburb of Evergreen Park, Illinois.

The university's main campus [7] is made up of several buildings, including the Warde Academic Center, which is the oldest building on campus and houses administrative offices and the library; the Shannon Center; McDonough Chapel, a small Catholic chapel; the Graham School of Management Building; Andrew Conference Center and Driehaus Center. Within a mile of the main campus are the Visual Arts Center and O'Grady Center, which houses the departments of University Relations and University Advancement.

In 2001, an influx of students to the University led to the opening of four new dormitories on campus. Residence halls listed below;

In 2009, former Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley recognized Saint Xavier University for its eco-friendly efforts with the opening of the Arthur Rubloff Hall and O'Brien Halls on campus. These residence halls are environmentally friendly, featuring rooftop gardens and clean-source alternative energy.

In 2021, Saint Xavier celebrated its 175th anniversary and received an official state resolution honoring its legacy in Chicago.

Athletics

The Saint Xavier (SXU) athletic teams are called the Cougars. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) in most of its sports since the 1973–74 academic year; while its football team competes in the Midwest League of the Mid-States Football Association (MSFA).

SXU competes in 20 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, esports, football, golf, soccer, track & field and volleyball; women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field and volleyball; and co-ed sports include cheerleading and dance.

Facilities

Athletic facilities on campus include the Shannon Center, which holds up to 3,500 students and houses the university fitness center. It is home to both men's and women's basketball and volleyball teams. Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field is home to football, soccer, and track.

Accomplishments

In 2011, Saint Xavier won the NAIA Football National Championship.

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References

  1. ↑ "A Glance of Saint Xavier University". www.sxu.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  2. ↑ "University History | Saint Xavier University". www.sxu.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  3. ↑ "SXU's Important Sites and Symbols". www.sxu.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
  4. ↑ "Significant Moments in SXU History". www.sxu.edu. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
  5. ↑ "SXU receives third consecutive "Center of Excellence" designation from National League for Nursing | SXNews". news.sxu.edu. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
  6. ↑ "Get to Know our Students and Programs | Saint Xavier University". www.sxu.edu. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
  7. ↑ Campus map Archived 2006-02-20 at the Wayback Machine

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