Quincy University

Quincy University
Former names
St. Francis Solanus College and Seminary (1860–1873)
St. Francis Solanus College (1873–1917)
Quincy College (1917–1993)[1]
Motto"Praeco Sum Magni Regis" (Latin)
Motto in English
"I am the herald of the Great King"
TypePrivate university
Established1860 (1860)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Franciscan)
Endowment$22 million[2]
PresidentBrian McGee[3]
Administrative staff
107
Students1,307 (Fall 2022)[4]
Undergraduates1,147 (Fall 2022)
Postgraduates160 (Fall 2022)
Location,
U.S.

39°56′27″N 91°23′10″W / 39.9407°N 91.3860°W / 39.9407; -91.3860
CampusSmall city
Colors    Brown and white
NicknameHawks
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II - GLVC
MascotVictor E. Hawk
Websitewww.quincy.edu

Quincy University (QU) is a private Franciscan university founded in 1860 in Quincy, Illinois.[5]

  1. ^ "Quincy University: A glance at a community treasure". www.hsqac.org. Historical Society of Quincy & Adams County. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2022.
  2. ^ "QU Announces Enrollment Increase". 21 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Quincy University Board Appoints Dr. Brian McGee as President" (PDF). Associated Colleges of Illinois. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Quincy University". Retrieved August 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "Quincy University". U.S. News: Education. Retrieved 11 September 2023.

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