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The University of Indianapolis is a private university located in Indianapolis, Indiana and affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The shortened name it uses is UIndy. With a branch campus in Athens Greece, and affilitions with campuses in Belize, the People's Republic of China, Cyprus, and Israel, the campus embraces a very diverse population of students and opportunities. Established in 1902, the university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and has approximately 4,300 students.

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Academics

The University of Indianapolis offers 9 associate's, 70 bachelor's, 22 master's, and 5 doctoral programs.

UIndy is organized into the following schools and colleges:

UIndy also has an international branch campus, named University of Indianapolis—Athens, in Greece.

History

 History at a glance
Indiana Central University Chartered 1902 Affiliation United Brethren in Christ
Opened 1905
Indiana Central College Renamed 1921
Church merger 1946 Affiliation Evangelical United Brethren
Church merger 1969 Affiliation United Methodist Church
Indiana Central University Renamed 1975
University of Indianapolis Renamed 1986

The university was chartered in 1902, but instruction did not start until 1905. When established, it was formally called Indiana Central University (ICU), but colloquially known as Indiana Central College (ICC) from 1921 to 1975. "ICU" can still be seen in brick on the front side of Krannert Memorial Library on campus. In 1986, the name became University of Indianapolis.

Presidents

In 2005, the institution announced the selection of Beverley J. Pitts as its eighth president. Dr. Pitts, an administrator at Ball State University, assumed the presidential post on July 5, 2005 upon the retirement of Jerry Israel, who had held the position since 1998.

Address

The main campus is located on the southside of Indianapolis at 1400 East Hanna Avenue, just east of Shelby Street.

Athletics

The University of Indianapolis' athletic teams are known as the Greyhounds and participate in Division II of the NCAA. Most of the teams are members of the Great Lakes Valley Conference. The football and swimming & diving teams are members of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.

Men

Women

Colors

The colors of the University of Indianapolis are maroon (called "crimson" in the school song) and gray.

Mascot

The sports teams that represent the University of Indianapolis are called the Greyhounds, or just Hounds for short. The mascot is a gray greyhound who looks ready to take on all opponents.

School song

The university's song, called simply "U of I Fight Song", was written in 1975 by James M. Stanton, a senior at Indiana Central at the time. The words were rewritten when the university changed its name in 1986.

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