Lewis University

Lewis University

Former names	List Holy Name Technical School (1932-1934) Lewis Holy Name Technical School (1934-1935) Lewis Holy Name School of Aeronautics (1935-1952) Lewis College of Science & Technology (1952-1962) Lewis College (1962-1973)
Motto	Signum Fidei (Latin)
Motto in English	Sign of Faith
Type	Private university
Established	1932; 92 years ago (1932)
Founder	Bishop Bernard J. Scheil (Archdiocese of Chicago)
Religious affiliation	Roman Catholic (Christian Brothers)
Academic affiliations	ACCU CIC NAICU
Endowment	$56,328,687[1]
President	David J. Livingston
Academic staff	235[2] (full-time)
Undergraduates	4,613[3]
Postgraduates	1,960[4]
Location	Romeoville , Illinois , United States
Campus	Suburban, 410 acres (170 ha)
Newspaper	The Lewis Flyer
Colors	Red  and  White
Nickname	Flyers
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II GLVC, MIVA
Website	www.lewisu.edu

Lewis University is a private Lasallian university in Romeoville, Illinois. It enrolls around 6,500 students in more than 80 undergraduate programs, 35 graduate programs, and accelerated programs for working adults.