List of University Mottos - United States

United States

University Motto Language Translation
Appalachian State University Esse Quam Videri Latin To be, rather than to seem
University of Alaska Fairbanks Ad Summum Latin To the top
University of Houston In tempore Latin In time
Albright College Veritas et Justita Latin Truth and Justice
American University Pro deo et patria Latin For God and Country
Amherst College Terras Irradient Latin Let them give light to the world
Andrews University Corpus, Mens, Spiritus Latin Body, Mind, Spirit
Angelo State University Fiat Lux Latin Let there be light
University of Arkansas Veritate Duce Progredi Latin To Advance with Truth as our Guide
Auburn University For The Advancement of Science and Arts English
Barton College Habebunt Lumen Vitae Latin They shall have the light of life
Belmont Abbey College That in all things God may be glorified. English
Benedict College Veritas et virtus. Latin Truth and Virtue
Berklee College of Music Esse quam videri. Latin To be, rather than to seem
Bob Jones University Petimus Credimus Latin We seek, we trust
Boston College Αιεν αριστευειν Greek Ever to Excel
Boston University Learning, Virtue, Piety English
Bowdoin College Ut Aquila Versus Coelum Latin As an eagle towards the sky
Brandeis University Truth Even Unto its Innermost Parts English
University of Bridgeport Educating for the Real World English
Brown University In deo speramus Latin In God we hope
University of California Fiat lux Latin Let there be light
Calvin College My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely English
California Institute of Technology The truth shall make you free English
California State University, Chico Today decides tomorrow English
Caldwell College Sapientia Et Scientia Latin Wisdom and Knowledge
Campbell University Ad astra per aspera Latin To the stars through difficulties
Canisius College Where leaders are made English
Cardinal Stritch University Ut Probetis Potiora Latin To value the better things
Carnegie Mellon University My heart is in the work English
Catawba College Scholarship, Character, Culture, Service English
The Catholic University of America Deus Lux Mea Est Latin God Is My Light
College of Charleston Sapientia ipsa libertas Latin Knowledge itself is liberty
University of Chicago Crescat scientia; vita excolatur Latin Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched
Chowan University Lux et Veritas Latin Light and Truth
Christian Brothers University Virtus et Scientia Latin Character and Knowledge
University of Cincinnati Juncta Juvant; Alta Petit Latin Strength in Unity; She Seeks the Heights
Claremont McKenna College Crescit cum commercio civitas Latin Civilization prospers with commerce
Colby College Lux Mentis Scientia Latin Knowledge is the Light of the Mind
Colgate University Deo ac Veritati Latin For God and for Truth
College of Mount Saint Vincent Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me. Latin Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge.
College of Wooster Scientia et religio, ex uno fonte. Latin Knowledge and religion from one source.
University of Colorado Λαμψατω το φώσ υμών Greek Let your light shine
Columbia University In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen Latin In Thy light shall we see light
Cornell University I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study – Ezra Cornell, 1865 English
Crichton College Think. Grow. Change. English
University of Dallas Veritatem, Justitam diligite Latin Love ye Truth and Justice
Dartmouth College Vox clamantis in deserto Latin The voice of one crying in the wilderness
University of Denver Pro Scientia et Religione Latin For Knowledge and Religion
Davidson College Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas Latin Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen
DePaul University Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi. Latin I will show you the way of wisdom.
Dominican University (Illinois) Caritas et Veritas Latin Love and Truth
Drew University δωρεαν ελαβετε δωρεαν δοτε Greek Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8)
Drexel University Science, Industry, Art English
Duke University Eruditio et Religio Latin Erudition and Religion
Duquesne University Spiritus est qui vivificat Latin It is the spirit that gives life
East Carolina University Servire Latin To Serve
East Stroudsburg University ' Latin Prepare to serve
Eastern Nazarene College Via, Veritas, Vita Latin The Way, the Truth, and the Life
Emory University Cor prudentis possedibit scientia Latin The wise heart will possess knowledge
The Evergreen State College Omnia Extares Latin Let It All Hang Out
The Florida State University Vires, Artes, Mores Latin Strength, Skill, Character
University of Florida Civium in moribus rei publicae salus Latin The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens
Fordham University Sapientia et Doctrina Latin Wisdom and Learning
Furman University Christo et Doctrinae Latin For Christ and Learning
Gallaudet University Ethpatach Syriac Be opened
(Mark 7:34)
Gardner-Webb University Pro Deo et Humanitate Latin For God and Humanity
George Washington University Deus Nobis Fiducia Latin In God Our Trust
Georgetown University Utraque Unum Latin Both and One
University of Georgia Et docere et rerum exquirere causas Latin To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things
Georgia Institute of Technology Progress and Service
(formerly "To Know, To Do, To Be")		 English
University of Great Falls In lumine tuo, videmus lumen Latin In Your Light we see the light
Greensboro College Palma Non Sine Pulvere Latin No reward without effort
Grinnell College Veritas et Humanitas Latin Truth and Humanity
Guilford College I strive for wisdom and virtue English
Hampshire College Non Satis Scire Latin To Know Is Not Enough
Harvard University Veritas Latin Truth
Hendrix College Eις ανδρα τελειον Greek Unto the whole person
(Ephesians 4:13)
High Point University Nil Sine Numine Latin Nothing Without Divine Guidance
Hillsdale College Virtus Tentanime Gaudet Latin Strength Rejoices in the Challenge
Howard University Veritas et Utilitas Latin Truth and Service
Huntington University The Truth Will Make You Free English
University of Illinois Learning and Labor English
Illinois State University Gladly we Learn and Teach English
Indiana University Lux et Veritas Latin Light and Truth
University of Indianapolis Education for Service English
Iowa State University Science with Practice English
James Madison University Knowledge is Liberty English
John Jay College of Criminal Justice Educating of Justice English
Johns Hopkins University Veritas vos liberabit Latin The truth shall make you free
Johnson C. Smith University Sit Lux Latin Let There Be Light
Johnson State College Docendo discimus Latin By teaching, we learn
Kalamazoo College Lux esto Latin Be light
Kansas State University Rule by Obeying Nature's Laws English
University of Kansas Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus Latin I will see this great sight, how the bush does not burn
University of Kentucky Dream, Challenge, Succeed English
Lindenwood University Natura et Doctrina Latin Character and Learning
Lees-McRae College In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus Latin In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains
Lenoir-Rhyne University ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς Greek The truth shall set you free
Lesley University Perissem Ni Perstitissem Latin I had perished had I not persisted
Loyola Marymount University Ad maiorem Dei gloriam — Tua Luce Dirige Latin For the greater glory of God. — Direct us by thy light.
Loyola University Chicago Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam Latin For the greater glory of God
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Fortiter, Feliciter, Fideliter Latin Boldly, Happily, Faithfully
University of Louisiana at Monroe Seek the Truth English
Louisiana Tech University Union, Confidence, Justice English
Macalester College Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini Latin Nature and Revelation are twin sisters of heaven
Manhattan College Signum Fidei Latin Sign of Faith
Marietta College Lux Et Veritas Latin Light and Truth
University of Maryland Fatti maschii, parole femine Italian Manly deeds, womanly words
Marylhurst University Cor Sapientis Quaerit Doctrinam Latin "The wise of heart seek knowledge" Proverbs XV
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mens et Manus Latin Mind and Hand
Methodist University Veritas et Virtus Latin Truth and Virtue
Miami University Prodesse Quam Conspici Latin To Accomplish Rather Than To Be Conspicuous
University of Miami Magnus est Veritas Latin Great is the Truth
University of Michigan Artes Scientia Veritas Latin Art, Science, Truth
Middlebury College Scientia et Virtus Latin Knowledge and Virtue
University of Minnesota Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus Latin A Common Bond for All the Arts
Mississippi College Veritas et Virtus Latin Truth and Virtue
University of Missouri Salus Populi Latin The Welfare of the People
Montana State University - Billings Access and Excellence English
Montclair State University Carpe Diem Latin Seize The day
Montreat College Esse Quam Videri Latin To Be, Rather Than To Seem
Morehead State University Lux Latin Light
Morehouse College Et Facta est Lux Latin And There Was Light
University of Nevada Las Vegas Omnia Pro Patria Latin Everything, all things for country
New York University Perstare et Praestare Latin To Persevere and to Excel
State University of New York To learn, to search, to serve English
Niagara University Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant Latin That All May Know You
University of North Carolina at Asheville Levo Oculos Meos In Montes Latin I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lux Libertas Latin Light, Liberty
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Service English
University of North Carolina at Wilmington Discere Aude Latin Dare to Learn
University of North Dakota Lux et Lex Latin Light and law
University of Northern Colorado Sapientia In Aeterum Est Latin Wisdom is eternal
Northeastern University Lux, Veritas, Virtus Latin Light, Truth, Courage
Northwestern University Quaecumque sunt vera Latin Whatsoever things are true
University of Notre Dame Vita, Dulcedo, Spes Latin Mary, our Life, Sweetness, and Hope
The Ohio State University Disciplina in civitatem Latin Education for Citizenship
Old Dominion University A Portal to New Worlds English
University of Oregon Mens Agitat Molem Latin Minds Move Mountains
Peace College Esse Quam Videri Latin To be, rather than to seem
University of Pennsylvania Leges sine moribus vanae Latin Laws without morals are useless
Pennsylvania State University Making life better English
Pepperdine University Freely you have received, Freely give (Matthew 10:8) English
University of Pittsburgh Veritas et Virtus Latin Truth and Virtue
Princeton University Dei sub numine viget Latin Under God's power she flourishes
Principia College As the sowing, the reaping English
Providence College Veritas Latin Truth
Queens University of Charlotte Non ministrari sed ministrare Latin Not to be served but to serve
Queens College Discimus ut serviamus Latin We learn in order to serve
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Knowledge and Thoroughness English
Rice University Letters, Science, Art English
University of Richmond Verbum Vitae et Lumen Scientiae Latin The Word of Life and the Light of Knowledge
Roanoke Bible College Set for the Defense of the Gospel English
University of Rochester Meliora Latin Ever better
Rollins College Fiat Lux Latin Let there be light
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Labor et scientia Latin Labor and knowledge
Smith College Ἐν τῇ ἀρετῇ τὴν γνῶσιν Greek In virtue, knowledge
St. Augustine's College (Raleigh) Veritas vos liberabit Latin The truth will set you free
St. Bonaventure University In Sanctitate et Doctrina Latin In Holiness and Learning
St. John's University (New York City) Educatio Christiana Animae Perfectio Latin A Christian Education Perfects the Soul
St. John Fisher College Bonitatem et Disciplinam et Scientiam Doce Me Latin Teach me goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
San Francisco State University Experientia Docet Latin Experience Teaches
Salem College Reach Within, Shape the Future English
Skidmore College Creative Thought Matters English
University of San Francisco Pro Urbe et Universitate Latin For City and University
Seton Hall University Hazard Zet Forward Anglo-Norman/Archaic English Despite hazard, forward
The University of the South Ecce quam bonum, et quam iucundum habitare fratres in unum Latin Behold, how good and joyful a thing it is, for brethren to dwell together in unity!
University of South Carolina Emollit Mores Nec Sinit Esse Feros Latin Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be cruel
University of Southern California Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat Latin Let him who deserves it bear away the palm
Southwestern University "Non Quis Sed Quid" Latin Not who but what
Stanford University Die Luft der Freiheit weht German The wind of freedom blows
Stevens Institute of Technology Per aspera ad astra Latin Through adversity to the stars
Stonehill College Lux et Spes Latin Light and Hope
Sweet Briar College Rosam quae Meruit Ferat Latin She who earns the rose may bear it
Syracuse University Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat Latin Knowledge crowns those who seek her
Temple University Perseverantia Vincit Latin Perseverance Conquers
University of Texas Disciplina praesidium civitatis Latin Education, the Guardian of Society
Texas Woman's University Scientia Lumen Vitae Latin Knowledge Brings Light to Life
Texas Tech University From here, it's possible English
Touro University To Serve, To Lead, To Teach English
Tufts University Pax et Lux Latin Peace and light
Tulane University Non Sibi Sed Suis Latin Not for one's self, but for one's own
University of Tulsa Wisdom, Faith, Service English
Union University Religio et Eruditio Latin Religion and Erudition, or Faith and Learning
United States Naval Academy Ex Scientia Tridens Latin From Knowledge, Seapower
Valparaiso University In Tua Luce Videmus Lucem Latin In Thy Light We See Light
University of Vermont Studiis Et Rebus Honestis Latin Through Studies and Upright Affairs
Villanova University Veritas Unitas Caritas Latin Truth Unity Love
Virginia Military Institute In Pace Decus, In Bello Praesidium Latin In Peace, a Glorious Asset, in War, a Tower of Strength.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Ut prosim Latin That I may serve
University of Washington Lux sit Latin Let there be light
Wake Forest University Pro humanitate Latin For humanity
Warren Wilson College We're not for everyone... but then, maybe you're not everyone. English
Washington University in St. Louis Per veritatem vis Latin Strength through truth
Washington and Lee University Non Incatus Futuri Latin Not Unmindful of the Future
Wellesley College "Non Ministrari sed Ministrare" Latin Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.
West Virginia University Πιστει την αρετην εν δε τηι αρετηι την γνωσιν Greek Add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge
Western Carolina University Facultas Vestri Mentis Latin The Power of Your Minds
Western Kentucky University The spirit makes the master English
Western University of Health Sciences Educare, Sanare, Coniunctim Latin To Teach, To Heal, Together
Willamette University Non nobis solum nati sumus Latin Not unto ourselves alone are we born
Wingate University Faith, Knowledge, Service English
Wheaton College (Illinois) Christo et Regno Ejus Latin For Christ and His Kingdom
University of Wisconsin-Madison Numen Lumen Latin God, our light OR The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light.
University of Wisconsin-River Falls Where the Free Spirit Prevails English
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Lehr und Kunst German Theory and Practice
Yale University Lux et veritas Latin Light and truth

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