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Former names | Huron College (1863–2000) |
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| Motto | Vera Religio Ac Scientia Vera (Latin) |
Motto in English | True Religion and Sound Learning |
| Type | Affiliated college |
| Established | 5 May 1863 |
Parent institution | University of Western Ontario |
Religious affiliation | Anglican Church of Canada |
Academic affiliations | |
| Chancellor | Prem Watsa |
| Principal | Barry L. Craig |
Administrative staff | 125 (faculty included) |
| Undergraduates | 1500 full-time |
| Postgraduates | 15 |
| Location | , , Canada 43°0′42.94″N 81°16′47.80″W / 43.0119278°N 81.2799444°W |
| Campus | Urban |
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| Mascot | Beaver |
| Website | huronatwestern |
Huron University College is a university college affiliated with the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. It was Incorporated on the 5 May 1863. Huron is the founding institution of the University of Western Ontario.
It was established by two Anglican clergyman in the year 1863 and the oldest affiliated institution of the University of Western Ontario. Huron is also home to an Anglican seminary and predates the establishment of the University of Western Ontario by 15 years and acted as a founding element of the larger university.[1] In the latter half of the 20th century, Huron evolved from its theological roots into a modern liberal arts college.