Guilford College
Guilford College is a private liberal arts college in Greensboro, North Carolina. Guilford has both traditional students and students who attend its Center for Continuing Education (CCE). Founded in 1837 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), Guilford's program offerings include such majors as Peace and Conflict Studies and Community and Justice Studies, both rooted in the college's history as a Quaker institution. Its campus has been considered a National Historic District by the United States Department of the Interior since 1990.
Former name | New Garden Boarding School (1837–1888) |
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| Motto | Sapientium atque virtutum molior |
Motto in English | I am striving for wisdom and virtue |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1837 |
| Affiliation | Quakers |
| Endowment | $92.7 million (2021) |
| President | Kyle Farmbry |
Academic staff | 85 |
| Students | 1,200 |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Suburban, 340 acres (1.37 km2) |
| Colors | Crimson and Gray |
| Nickname | Quakers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III — ODAC |
| Mascot | Nathan the Quaker |
| Website | www |
Guilford College | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Brick walkway through Guilford College | |
| Nearest city | Greensboro, North Carolina |
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| Coordinates | 36°5′43″N 79°53′19″W |
| Built | 1885 |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival, Classical Revival, Late Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000855
01000676 (decrease) |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 21, 1990 |
| Boundary decrease | June 27, 2001 |
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