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Former names | Cherokee Baptist Female College (1873–1877) Shorter Female College (1877–1948) Shorter College (1948–2010) |
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| Motto | Transforming Lives Through Christ |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1873 |
Religious affiliation | Georgia Baptist Convention |
| Endowment | US$ 27 million |
| President | Donald Dowless |
| Provost | John D. Reams |
Academic staff | 388 |
| Students | 1,410 |
| Undergraduates | 1,306 |
| Postgraduates | 104 |
| Location | , , United States 34°15′29″N 85°11′46″W / 34.258°N 85.196°W |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Columbia blue, white and gold |
| Nickname | Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Gulf South |
| Mascot | Alfred the Hawk |
| Website | www |
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Shorter University is a private Baptist university in Rome, Georgia. It was founded in 1873 and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through six colleges and schools. In addition Shorter operates the Robert H. Ledbetter College of Business and the School of Nursing at off-campus facilities in the Rome area.[1]
Fielding athletic teams known as the Shorter Hawks, the university is a member of NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference. The official school and athletic colors are blue and white.[1]
- ^ a b "About Shorter – Shorter University". Retrieved December 9, 2021.