Muskingum University

Muskingum University

Former names	Muskingum College (1837–2009)
Motto	Omne trium perfectum (Latin)
Motto in English	Everything of the three perfect (Note: the seal depicts a laurel wreath, lamp, and Bible symbolizing body, mind, and soul.)
Type	Private university
Established	1837; 187 years ago (1837)
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Academic affiliations	APCU CIC
Endowment	$76.9 million (2020)[1]
President	Susan Schneider Hasseler
Academic staff	114
Undergraduates	1,300
Postgraduates	1,300
Location	New Concord, Ohio , U.S. 39°59′53″N 81°44′17″W / 39.998°N 81.738°W / 39.998; -81.738
Campus	Rural, 225 acres (91 ha)
Colors	Black and Magenta
Nickname	Fighting Muskies
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III – OAC
Website	muskingum.edu

Muskingum University is a private university in New Concord, Ohio. Chartered in 1837 as Muskingum College, the institution is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). New Concord is located in far eastern Muskingum County, which derives its name from the Muskingum River. Muskingum offers more than 60 academic majors. Graduate programs are offered in education and management information systems, strategy and technology. Muskingum's campus consists of 21 buildings, a football stadium, and a small lake which all sit atop 225 acres (0.91 km²) of rolling hills overlooking New Concord. Alumni are referred to as the "Long Magenta Line" and students (both past and present) are known simply as "Muskies" while its athletic teams are called the "Fighting Muskies".