Suffolk University facts for kids
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Former names
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Archer's Evening Law School (1906–1907) Suffolk School of Law (1907–1937) Suffolk College of Arts and Sciences (1934–1937) College of Business Administration (1937) |
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| Motto |
Honestas et Diligentia
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Motto in English
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Honesty and Diligence |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1906 |
| Founder | Gleason L. Archer |
| Accreditation | NEASC |
| Endowment | $246.2 million (2020) |
| Budget | $300 million (FY 2017) |
| President | Marisa Kelly |
| Students | 7,560 |
| Undergraduates | 5,290 |
| Postgraduates | 1,165 |
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United States
42°21′28″N 71°03′40″W / 42.3579°N 71.0610°W |
| Campus | Urban, 350 acres (140 ha) |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Rams |
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Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division III Commonwealth Coast Conference Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Mascot | Hiram (Rammy) the Ram |
| Website | Official Website: http://www.suffolk.edu/ |
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Suffolk University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. A private university means it's not run by the government. It has about 7,560 students across all its locations. This makes it one of the biggest universities in the Boston area.
The university started as a law school in 1906. It was named after Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where it is located. Suffolk University is also known for its public opinion polls, done by the Suffolk University Political Research Center.
The main campus is in downtown Boston, near the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. Suffolk University has three main parts: the Law School, the College of Arts & Sciences, and the Sawyer Business School. It also has a campus in Madrid, Spain.
The university's sports teams are called the Suffolk Rams. They play in 19 different sports in NCAA Division III. They are part of the Commonwealth Coast Conference.
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How Suffolk University Started
Suffolk University was first a law school. It was started in 1906 by a lawyer named Gleason Archer Sr. He called it Archer's Evening Law School. He wanted to help students who worked during the day study law at night.
In 1907, the school moved to downtown Boston and was renamed Suffolk School of Law. A year later, the first students passed their law exams. This made more people want to join the school.
By 1930, Archer had made Suffolk one of the largest law schools in the country. He then decided to create a bigger university. He wanted it to be affordable for working people.
The school became a university in the 1930s. The Suffolk College of Arts and Sciences was founded in 1934. The Sawyer Business School, which was then called the College of Business Administration, started in 1937. In the same year, all three parts officially became Suffolk University.
In the 1990s, Suffolk built its first dorms for students to live in. It also started programs with other colleges and opened its international campuses. The university grew a lot during this time.
Where Students Live and Learn
The main campus is in downtown Boston. It's located on Beacon Hill, a famous area. It's close to the Massachusetts State House and the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Before 1995, students at Suffolk mostly traveled from home to school. Now, many students live on campus.
Suffolk has four dorms where students can live:
- Smith Hall
- Nathan R. Miller Hall
- 10 West
- Modern Theatre
Smith Hall was the first dorm built by the university. It has different types of rooms for students. Nathan R. Miller Residence Hall opened in 2005. It has many floors for new students. The 10 West Residence Hall opened in 2008. It offers different kinds of rooms, including apartment-style suites with kitchens.
Both Miller Hall and Smith Hall have cafeterias where students can eat. The Modern Theatre Residence Hall opened in 2010. It is connected to the 10 West Residence Hall. In 2020, the university added another new dorm, the Ames Building.
Besides the main campus in Boston, Suffolk University also has a campus in Madrid, Spain. It used to have a campus in Dakar, Senegal, from 1999 to 2011.
What You Can Study
Suffolk University has many teachers and professors. They teach about 10,000 students on the Boston Campus.
Sawyer Business School
The Sawyer Business School teaches students about business, especially global business. You can earn different degrees here. About 3,000 students are studying business at Suffolk. They learn about things like finance and marketing. Some programs even include trips to other countries like Madrid or China.
College of Arts and Sciences
The Suffolk College of Arts and Sciences has many different departments. They offer over 70 programs for students. These programs cover a wide range of subjects. One of the departments is the New England School of Art and Design (NESAD).
Suffolk University Law School
The Law School was founded in 1906. It offers programs for students who want to become lawyers.
Research and Special Programs
The university also has special centers for research. These centers study topics like crime, justice, women's health, and human rights. The Suffolk University Political Research Center (SUPRC) is famous for its polls. These polls ask people about political issues.
Suffolk also has an honors program for students who do very well in their studies. Students in this program can graduate with special honors like Summa Cum Laude.
Sports Teams
Suffolk University has many sports teams. They are called the Suffolk Rams. They compete in NCAA Division III sports. The Rams are part of the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC).
Men's sports include baseball, basketball, and soccer. They also have cross country, golf, ice hockey, and tennis. Women's sports include basketball, softball, and volleyball. They also have cross country, golf, ice hockey, and tennis.
Famous People from Suffolk University
Many interesting people have studied at Suffolk University. Here are a few examples:
- Paul Benedict: A Broadway actor who also appeared in TV shows like The Jeffersons.
- Eliza Dushku: An actor known for her roles in shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- John Hynes: He was the 49th Mayor of Boston.
- Joe Moakley: He was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts for many years.
- Judge Frank Caprio: A well-known television judge from the show Caught in Providence.
- Martin Meehan: He was a U.S. Representative and is now the President of the University of Massachusetts.
- Jenna Mourey (Jenna Marbles): A popular YouTube personality.
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William L. Uanna, a security expert who worked on The Manhattan Project.
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Marty Meehan, a former U.S. Representative and current President of the University of Massachusetts.
