Louisiana College facts for kids
| Motto | Deo, Veritati, Patriae |
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Motto in English
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God, Truth, Country |
| Type | Private |
| Established | October 3, 1906 |
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Religious affiliation
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Southern Baptist |
| Endowment | US$27,064,817 |
| President | Rick Brewer |
| Students | 1,265 (Fall 2014) |
| Location |
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United States
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| Colors | Orange and Royal Blue and |
| Nickname | Wildcats and Lady Wildcats |
| Affiliations | Louisiana Baptist Convention CCCU |
Louisiana College (LC) is a private college located in Pineville, Louisiana. It's a special kind of college because it's connected to the Louisiana Baptist Convention, which is a group of Southern Baptist churches. Even though it has this connection, students from all backgrounds are welcome to study there. About 1,300 students attend LC. The school colors are bright orange and royal blue. Their sports teams are called the Wildcats and Lady Wildcats, showing their fierce school spirit!
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What is Louisiana College?
Louisiana College is a place where students go to learn after high school. It's a private college, which means it's not run by the government. Instead, it gets its money from other sources, like donations and student tuition. It was started a long time ago, on October 3, 1906. That's over 100 years ago!
A College with a Mission
The college has a special motto: "Deo, Veritati, Patriae." This means "God, Truth, Country." This motto shows what the college believes in and what it tries to teach its students. It focuses on helping students grow in their faith, seek knowledge, and be good citizens.
Learning and Campus Life
At Louisiana College, you can study many different subjects. The college offers a variety of programs to help students prepare for their future careers. The campus is in Pineville, Louisiana, a town in the central part of the state. Students live and learn together, making new friends and having new experiences.
Who Leads the College?
The person in charge of Louisiana College is the president, Rick Brewer. He helps guide the college and make sure it stays true to its mission. The college is also part of the CCCU, which is a group of Christian colleges that work together.
Sports and School Spirit
If you love sports, Louisiana College has a lot to offer! The college has 18 different sports teams for both men and women. They are part of the NCAA Division III, which means they compete against other colleges at a high level.
Meet the Wildcats!
The men's teams are called the Wildcats, and the women's teams are called the Lady Wildcats. Their school colors, orange and royal blue, are seen everywhere, from uniforms to fan gear. Being a Wildcat or Lady Wildcat means being part of a team and showing great school spirit! They compete in the ASC, playing against other colleges in the region.
Images for kids
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Alexandria Hall houses the administrative offices and some academic departments at Louisiana Christian University.
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Richard W. Norton Memorial Library at Louisiana Christian University
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Guinn Auditorium, named for former LC President Earl Guinn
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H.O. West Physical Education Building is named for Minden businessman and retailer Herman O. West (1900–1981), who was named LC board president in 1958.
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Louisiana Christian University Student Center named for Carroll and Elizabeth Hixson
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Toilet paper hanging from the trees from the annual rolling of Cottingham Forest during Mom's weekend
