Mid-Continent University

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Mid-Continent University MidContinent University Crest.gif
Motto Building Effective Leaders
Established 1949
Type Private, Baptist
Religious affiliation Southern Baptist Convention
President Dr. Robert J. Imhoff
Location Mayfield, Kentucky, USA
Colors Navy █ and Gold █
Nickname Cougars
Website http://www.midcontinent.edu

Mid-Continent University is a four-year, liberal arts Christian institution located near Mayfield, Kentucky.

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[edit] History

The university opened in January 1949 in Clinton, Kentucky. The University is now located four miles north of Mayfield.[1]

By 1992, LaVerne Butler, then-president of the university facilitated the school's accreditation.[clarification needed] He retired in 1997. The university is raising funds for a chapel which will be named in Butler's honor.[2]

[edit] Academics

The university offers three bachelor's degrees: (bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of ministry) and two associate's degrees: (associate of arts and associate of science).[3]

[edit] Athletics

The university participates in several sports in the Division I Mid-East Region of the National Christian College Athletic Association, including in men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's soccer, women's volleyball, and coed cheerleading.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "MCU History". Mid-Continent University. http://www.midcontinent.edu/traditional/history. Retrieved 2011-05-31. 
  2. ^ Foust, Michael (December 21, 2010). "LaVerne Butler, conservative leader, dies". Baptist Press. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34305. Retrieved 2011-05-31. 
  3. ^ "Traditional Degrees". Mid-Continent University. http://www.midcontinent.edu/traditional-degrees. 
  4. ^ "MCU Athletics". http://www.midcontinentcougars.com. Retrieved 2011-06-02. 

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