Lewis University

Lewis University
Former names
List
  • Holy Name Technical School (1932-1934)
  • Lewis Holy Name Technical School (1934-1935)
  • Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics (1935-1952)
  • Lewis College of Science & Technology (1952-1962)
  • Lewis College (1962-1973)
MottoSignum Fidei (Latin)
Motto in English
Sign of Faith
TypePrivate university
Established1932 (1932)
FounderBishop Bernard J. Scheil (Archdiocese of Chicago)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Christian Brothers)
Academic affiliations
ACCU CIC
NAICU
Endowment$119.326m
PresidentDavid J. Livingston
Academic staff
235 (full-time)
Undergraduates4,613
Postgraduates2,685
Location, ,
CampusSuburban, 410 acres (170 ha)
NewspaperThe Lewis Flyer
Colors Red  and  White 
NicknameFlyers
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division II
GLVC, MIVA
Websitelewisu.edu

Lewis University is a private Lasallian university in Romeoville, Illinois, United States. It enrolls around 6,600 students in more than 80 undergraduate programs, 35 graduate programs, and accelerated programs for working adults. It is also where the National Weather Service in Chicago/Romeoville is located.