Fresno Pacific University - Definition

Quick Facts

President: D. Merrill Ewert, Ph.D. (2002-present) Enrolment: 900 undergraduate, 900 graduate Location: Fresno, CA

History

Fresno Pacific University (Origionally founded as Pacific Bible Institute) was founded in 1944 by the Pacific District Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The first Bachelor of Arts Degree was awarted in 1965. The graduate program began in 1975.

Mission

Fresno Pacific University exists to prepare students for faithful and wise service through excellence in Christian higher education, and to strengthen the church and improve society through scholarship and service.

Academics

Fresno Pacific offers Bachelors degrees in 26 fields (and minors in an additional 10). Fresno Pacific Graduate School offers advanced degrees or credentials in four areas: Education, Individualized Masters of Arts, Leadership & Organizational Studies, Peacemaking & Conflict Studies

Traditions

- The "Wittenberg Door" is a special area on the board outside the B.C. Lounge for the exchange of ideas. People are free to post expressions of their views but are asked to write pieces in a charitable spirit and to include the writer's name. - The breaded veal cutlets called Brillo Pads. - All-Campus Pismo Beach Trip - University Family Thanksgiving Meal - Winter Formal - Casa Pacifica Retreat

School Colors

Orange & Blue