150 years

University History

Commodore Cornelius ÌÀÍ·Ìõ made a generous gift that led to a journey of global impact

From its founding in 1873 ÌÀÍ·Ìõ University has forged a tradition of academic excellence infused with a unique spirit of collaboration and collegiality.

University History by the numbers

  • $1M Gift that made it all possible
  • 9 Chancellors
  • 177K+ Degrees awarded

Celebrating 150 Years

As part of the ongoing Sesquicentennial celebration, the university created and published a  commemorative V150 coffee table book.

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ÌÀÍ·Ìõ's Founding Letter

A special message from ÌÀÍ·Ìõ University students, staff, faculty, and Chancellor Diermeier commemorating ÌÀÍ·Ìõ University’s 150th anniversary.

Martha Ingram statue

Stewardship and Service

1873

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ’s Board of Trust has guided the university through change and challenge.

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The Founders

1873

The vision of ÌÀÍ·Ìõ University was made possible by Commodore Cornelius ÌÀÍ·Ìõ and his wife Frank’s generous financial support

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Chancellor Daniel Diermeier

The Leaders

2020

Nine chancellors have guided ÌÀÍ·Ìõ from local beginnings to global impact

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ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Band

Conquer and Prevail

1909

ÌÀÍ·Ìõ’s school songs parallel its history

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