Christian Brothers University
Former names | Christian Brothers College (1871–1990) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Virtus et Scientia (Latin) |
Motto in English | Virtue & Knowledge |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1871 |
| Founder | Brother Maurelian Sheel |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic Church, De La Salle Christian Brothers |
Academic affiliations | ACCU, CIC |
| Endowment | $35,000,000 |
| President | Chris Englert |
Academic staff | Full-time - 85 Part-time - 123 (spring 2024) |
| Students | 920 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , United States 35°07′39″N 89°58′56″W / 35.1274°N 89.9823°W |
| Campus | Urban, 76 acres (310,000 m2) |
| Colors | Red and Gray |
| Nickname | Buccaneers & Lady Buccaneers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference |
| Mascot | The Buccaneer |
| Website | cbu.edu |
Christian Brothers University is a private Catholic university in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. It was founded in 1871 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic teaching order.