Rochester University

Rochester University (formerly Rochester College) is a private Christian university in Rochester, Michigan. The college was founded by members of the Churches of Christ in 1959.

Not to be confused with University of Rochester.
Rochester University
TypePrivate
Established1959
Religious affiliation
Churches of Christ
PresidentDr. Brian Stogner[1]
Students1168
Undergraduates667
Postgraduates16
Location
Rochester
,
Michigan
,
United States
CampusSuburban, 85 acres (0.34 km2)
AthleticsNAIA – WHAC
NicknameWarriors
Websitewww.rochesteru.edu

Rochester University is primarily undergraduate (though it offers some graduate programs, such as the Master of Religious Education) and includes both residential and commuting student populations. The university also offers a degree completion program for adult students.

History

In 1954, members of the Churches of Christ formed a board of trustees to establish an educational institution in the North Central region of the United States. After months of consideration, the board decided to establish a liberal arts college and purchased a country estate in Rochester Hills, Michigan, for a campus site. In September 1959, the college opened as North Central Christian College, retaining that name until 1961.

In the years that followed, the institution operated under the name of Michigan Christian College. In 1997, the board adopted the name Rochester College to more clearly portray the institution's nature as a liberal arts college in a Christian setting. The campus of Rochester University has grown to exceed 74 acres (30 ha), assuring space for continued expansion. In 2019 the name was changed to Rochester University.[2]

Athletics

Rochester University teams are known as the Warriors. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA),[3] joining the Wolverine–Hoosier Athletic Conference for the 2017–18 school year.[3] The Warriors formerly competed in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and the National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) prior to that, in which the college won a combined eight national championships. Men's sports include wrestling, baseball, basketball, bowling, golf, ice hockey, and soccer; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball and volleyball.

Athletic Championships
YearSportLeagueTitle
2017–18 Men's Basketball USCAA I National Champions
2012–13Men's BasketballUSCAA INational Champions
2010–11Women's SoftballUSCAANational Champions
2009–10Men's GolfUSCAANational Champions
2008–09Men's GolfUSCAANational Champions
2006–07Men's SoccerUSCAANational Champions
2004–05Men's BasketballUSCAA INational Champions
2003–04Men's BasketballUSCAA INational Champions
1996–97Men's SoccerNSCAANational Champions
1996–97Men's BasketballNSCAANational Champions
1988–89Men's BasketballNLCAANational Champions

References
  1. "Rochester College appoints interim as new president". Crain's Detroit Business. March 16, 2017. Retrieved May 26, 2017.
  2. "Rochester College unveils new mission statement, logos as part of transition to Rochester University". The Oakland Press. April 24, 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2019.
  3. Staff (April 20, 2011). "Rochester College joins NAIA". The Oakland Press. Retrieved June 17, 2011.

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