Emory and Henry University
Seal of Emory & Henry College | |
Former name | Emory and Henry College (1836–2024) |
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| Motto | Macte Virtute (Latin) |
Motto in English | Increase in Excellence |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1836 |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
| Endowment | $91.3 million (2020) |
| President | Louise Fincher |
| Provost | Michael Puglisi |
Academic staff | 98 (Full-Time) & 88 (Part-Time) |
| Students | 1,364 Fall 2023 |
| Undergraduates | 1,107 Fall 2023 |
| Postgraduates | 257 Fall 2023 |
| Location | , Virginia , U.S. 36°46′25″N 81°50′00″W / 36.77361°N 81.83333°W |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Blue & gold |
| Nickname | Wasps |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II South Atlantic Conference |
| Mascot | Wasp |
| Website | emoryhenry.edu |
Emory & Henry University | |
| Nearest city | Emory, Virginia |
| Built | 1845 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Other, Georgian Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 85003695 |
| VLR No. | 095-0098 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | January 30, 1989 |
| Designated VLR | January 18, 1983 |
Emory & Henry University (E&H or Emory) is a private university in Emory, Virginia, United States. The campus comprises 335 acres (1.36 km2) of Washington County, which is part of the Appalachian highlands of Southwest Virginia. Founded in 1836, Emory & Henry University is the oldest institution of higher learning in Southwest Virginia.