Wheeling University
WU's Donahue Hall | |
Former names | Wheeling College (1954–1987) Wheeling Jesuit College (1987–1996) Wheeling Jesuit University (1996–2019) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Luceat Lux Vestra (Latin) |
Motto in English | Let your light shine |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1954 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliations | ACCU NAICU CIC |
| Endowment | $16.1 million |
| President | Dianna Vargo |
Academic staff | 77 full-time |
| Students | 1,289 (fall 2016) |
| Undergraduates | 945 |
| Postgraduates | 344 |
| Location | , U.S. 40°04′23″N 80°41′22″W / 40.0731°N 80.6895°W |
| Campus | 65 acres (26.3 ha) |
| Newspaper | Cardinal Connection |
| Colors | Red, white, and black |
| Nickname | Cardinals |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - MEC |
| Mascot | Iggy the Cardinal |
| Website | wheeling.edu |
Wheeling University (WU, formerly Wheeling Jesuit University) is a private Catholic university in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States. It was founded as "Wheeling College" in 1954 by the Society of Jesus (also known as the Jesuits) and was a Jesuit institution until 2019. Wheeling University competes in Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association as a member of the Mountain East Conference.