Philadelphia University

Categories: Universities
    • Established: 1884
    • Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    • President: Stephen Spinelli, Jr., PhD
    • Faculty: Approx. 100
    • Nickname: "Philau", "Philly U"
    • Motto: "Power To Do"
    • Acceptance rate: 61%
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  • Philadelphia University is a private institution of higher learning located in the East Falls Section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is noted for its schools of textiles and design. The school's athletic teams are part of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference and the Atlantic Soccer Conference.
  • History

    The Philadelphia Textile School was established in 1884. The institution later moved to its current home of East Falls in 1949. The name of the establisment changed to Philadelphia University on July 13, 1999. Philau.edu: A Brief History

    The university has six schools which include architecture, business, administration, design and media, engineering and textiles, liberal arts, and science and health. Philau.edu: Fast Facts

  • Mission Statement

    "Philadelphia University is a student-centered institution that prepares graduates for successful careers in an evolving global marketplace. By blending the liberal arts and sciences, professional studies, interdisciplinary learning, and collaborations in and out of the classroom, students learn to thrive in diverse and challenging environments. Our students are encouraged to form supportive relationships with each other as well as faculty, staff, and alumni in an academically rigorous setting that is focused on intellectual and personal growth. Philadelphia University is an experiential learning community where integrity, creativity, curiosity, ethics, responsibility, and the free exchange of ideas are valued." Philau.edu: Mission Statement

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