Huntington University (United States)

Huntington University
	File:Huntington University logo.jpg
Former names	Central College, Huntington College
Motto	The truth will make you free
Type	Private
Established	1897
Affiliation	Church of the United Brethren in Christ
President	Dr. Sherilyn Emberton
Students	1,262
Location	Huntington, Indiana, United States; 40°53′51″N 85°29′45″W / 40.89750°N 85.49583°W
Campus	Rural
Colors	Forest green and black
Nickname	Foresters
Affiliations	Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
Website	http://www.huntington.edu/

Huntington University is a private university in Huntington, Indiana. It is affiliated with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

History

The institution opened as "Central College" in 1897. The name changed to "Huntington College" in 1917. Huntington gained accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools in 1961, and the institution adopted its current name in 2005.

Campus

Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The campus comprises 160 acres with grassy areas, trees and Lake Sno-Tip.

Thornhill Nature Preserve is a 77-acre (310,000 m²) nature preserve that provides outdoor educational opportunities through the Reiff Nature Center, ropes course, and various community events.

The Merillat Centre for the Arts is a fine arts center that includes the Robert E. Wilson Gallery, as well as the Huntington University departments of art, music, and theatre.

There are seven residence halls on Huntington's campus. They are Wright, Hardy, Roush, Baker, Miller, Meadows and Livingston Halls. Students can also live in Forester Village, an upperclassmen apartment complex.

Organization

Huntington University has a "strong historic and ongoing relationship with the Church of the United Brethren in Christ,"^[1] an evangelical denomination headquartered in Huntington, Indiana.

Academics

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations, including thriving programs in film, animation, exercise science and social work. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America’s Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its “Best in the Midwest” list.

Athletics

The Huntington University Foresters compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics^[2] (NAIA), primarily competing in the Crossroads League,^[3] formerly known as the Mid-Central College Conference (MCC). The Foresters also compete as a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track & field; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.^[4]

Student life

Huntington University students have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities and service opportunities throughout the year. The Friesen Center for Volunteer Service provides students with a range of service projects and programs, including local blood drives and short-term mission experiences. Students may also run for office on Student Government Association and represent their classmates. Student Government Association "serves as a liaison between students and faculty/staff/administration, and addresses issues that pertain to the student body."^[5]

Huntington University's Student Activities Board, more commonly known as SAB, is a student-led organization responsible for planning and facilitating student events. The board plans and hosts more than a dozen annual events at Huntington University, including hoedowns, mud volleyball, laser tag, movies and concerts. SAB also facilitates Olympiad, a popular 4-day event composed of various athletic games and challenges.

There are nearly 30 other student organizations available to students at Huntington University, from academic groups and honors societies to interest groups and cults.

References

^ "Bylaws of Huntington University, Section 1.2.2, in "Manual of Operations" 2009 Edition, p. 126" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-07-02. Retrieved 2010-04-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
^ NAIA Membership List
^ Mid-Central Conference Membership List
^ Official web site: Huntington University athletics
^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2013-11-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

External links

[1] "Bylaws of Huntington University, Section 1.2.2, in "Manual of Operations" 2009 Edition, p. 126" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-07-02. Retrieved 2010-04-09. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

[2] NAIA Membership List

[3] Mid-Central Conference Membership List

[4] Official web site: Huntington University athletics

[5] "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-11-29. Retrieved 2013-11-06. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)

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