LeMoyne–Owen College
LeMoyne–Owen College (LOC or "LeMoyne-Owen") is a private historically black college affiliated with the United Church of Christ and located in Memphis, Tennessee. It resulted from the 1968 merger of historically black colleges and other schools established by northern Protestant missions during and after the American Civil War.
Former names | LeMoyne College Owen College |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Gubernatio. Opportunitas. Inclino." |
Motto in English | "Leadership. Opportunity. Change." |
| Type | Private, HBCU |
| Established | 1968 LeMoyne College – 1871 Owen College – 1947 |
Religious affiliation | United Church of Christ |
| Endowment | $52 million (2020) |
| President | Christopher B. Davis (interim) |
| Students | 609 (Fall 2022) |
| Location | Memphis , Tennessee , United States 35.12175°N 90.03495°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Purple and Gold |
| Nickname | LOC |
| Mascot | The Magicians |
| Website | www |
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