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Queens University of Charlotte
Former names
Queens College (1912–2002)
MottoNon ministrari sed ministrare (Latin)
Motto in English
Not to be served but to serve
TypePrivate
Established1857; 167 years ago (1857)
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian
Endowment$185 million[1]
PresidentDaniel G. Lugo
Academic staff
124 full-time and 155 part-time[2] (fall 2021)
Students1,873 (fall 2022)[2]
Undergraduates1,317[2]
Location
Charlotte
,
North Carolina
,
U.S.
CampusUrban
NewspaperThe Queens Chronicle
ColorsBlue and gold
   
NicknameRoyals
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I – ASUN Conference
MascotRex the Royal
Websitewww.queens.edu

The Queens University of Charlotte is a private university in Charlotte, North Carolina. It has approximately 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. Established in 1857, the university offers 34 undergraduate majors and 66 concentrations, and 10 graduate programs. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA).

History

The main entrance to Queens University of Charlotte
Academic rankings
Regional
U.S. News & World Report[4]16 (tie) of 123
Master's university
Washington Monthly[5]465 of 604

Founded in 1857 as the Charlotte Female Institute, the school was originally located at College and 9th streets in what is now Uptown Charlotte.[6] In 1930, it merged with Chicora College for Women, previously located in Columbia, South Carolina.[7][8] As part of the merger, Chicora sold all of its assets and turned over the proceeds to Queens College; the latter agreed to archive Chicora's records relating to students and alumni.[8] The merged institution was called Queens-Chicora College from 1930 to 1939.[9]

Daniel G. Lugo assumed the role of Queens' 21st president on July 1, 2019, after the retirement of Dr. Pamela Davies, who led Queens for 17 years.[6]

In 2020, the board of trustees voted unanimously to rename Burwell Hall to Queens Hall, which had been named in 1914 after Margaret Anna Burwell, the wife of the Robert Burwell. Burwell was the first head of Queens and the building was renamed because the couple were slaveowners.[6]

Athletics

Main article: Queens Royals
Low-rise brick academic and residence buildings, along with tennis courts and sports facility
Aerial view of campus in 2007

Queens University of Charlotte's athletic teams take the identity of the Queens Royals on the field and cheer their teams on via their mascot, Rex. Queens is a member of the NCAA's Division I program nationally; regionally, the Royals participate in the ASUN Conference.

Men's sports

Men's athletic teams include baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, rugby,[10] soccer, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, triathlon, and wrestling.

Women's sports

Women's athletic teams include basketball, cheerleading, dance, cross-country, equestrian, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, rugby,[10] soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and triathlon.

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Data USA: Queens University of Charlotte". Data USA. October 1, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "College Navigator - Queens University of Charlotte".
  3. ^ NAICU – Member Directory Archived 2015-11-09 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Best Colleges 2023: Regional Universities Rankings". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "2023 Master's University Rankings". Washington Monthly. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  6. ^ a b c Somasundaram, Praveena (2 July 2020). "Queens University of Charlotte renames building that bore the name of slaveholders". WBTV.
  7. ^ Waugh, Barry (2020-03-13). "Chicora College for Women". Presbyterians of the Past. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  8. ^ a b R. L. K., and A. W. A. “Recent College Mergers.” Christian Education 14, no. 7 (1931): 700-701. via JSTOR, accessed December 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "Where GVL Women Went to College in 1898". GVL Today. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-03.
  10. ^ a b "Queens Uni Charlotte All-In with Rugby". 7 July 2017.

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