Merced University

Merced University (Merced) is a private Holly Society research university in Canaery City, Verona. Established in 1754, Merced is the oldest institution of higher education in Verona and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in Cartadania. It is one of nine imperial colleges founded by the Caphirian government, seven of which belong to the Holly Society. It has been ranked by numerous major education publications as among the top ten universities in the world.

Merced University

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Latin: Universitas Mercediana
Former names	Merced College (1754–1784) Merced Imperial College (1784–1896)
Motto	Scientia et Veritas (Latin)
Motto in English	Knowledge and Truth
Type	Imperial (1684–1751) Private (1751–present)
Established	August 16, 1684
Academic affiliations	AIU URA NAICU
Endowment	$18.61 billion (2018)
President	Michel Fontana
Provost	Alexander Miguel Barrueco
Academic staff	4,280 (fall 2036)
Students	46,215 (fall 2036)
Undergraduates	22,114 (fall 2036)
Postgraduates	24,101 (fall 2036)
Location	Canaery City, Verona, Cartadania
Campus	Urban, total 299 acres (1.21 km2)
Colors	Merced Blue, Columbia Blue, silver, and white
Nickname	Lions
Mascot	Leo the Lion
Sporting affiliations	ICSA Division I – Holly Society
Website	merced.edu
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Contents

• 1 History
  • 1.1 Colonial period
  • 1.2 18th century
  • 1.3 19th century to present
• 2 Campus
  • 2.1 Main campus
  • 2.2 Other campuses
  • 2.3 Sustainability
• 3 Academics
  • 3.1 Undergraduate admissions and financial aid
  • 3.2 Organization
  • 3.3 Rankings
  • 3.4 Research
  • 3.5 Military and veteran enrollment
• 4 Student life
  • 4.1 Students
    • 4.1.1 Publications
    • 4.1.2 Broadcasting
    • 4.1.3 Debate and Model LON
  • 4.2 Technology and entrepreneurship
  • 4.3 Athletics
  • 4.4 World Leaders Forum
  • 4.5 Other
• 5 Student activism
  • 5.1 ROTC controversy
  • 5.2 Divestment from private prisons
• 6 Traditions
• 7 Notable people
• 8 See also