University of Rio Grande explained

University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College
Motto:Changing Tomorrows
Type:Private university and public community college
Endowment:$21,853,211
President:Ryan Smith
Provost:Dr. David Lawrence
Students:2,300
Undergrad:2,140
Postgrad:160
City:Rio Grande
State:Ohio
Country:United States
Coor:38.8803°N -82.3767°W
Campus:Rural, 190acres
Former Names:Rio Grande College (1876–1989)
Colors:Red & White
 
Nickname:RedStorm
Athletics Affiliations:NAIARiver States (primary)
NAIA – Mid-South (wrestling, volleyball)
Parent:University System of Ohio

The University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College (originally Rio Grande College)[1] is a private university and public community college merged into one institution in Rio Grande, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

History

Early history

Ira Haning, a Free Will Baptist minister, persuaded Nehemiah and Permelia Atwood, affluent residents and entrepreneurs, to use their wealth to establish a college. Following Nehemiah's death in 1869, the responsibility for making this dream a reality fell to his wife Permelia. In 1873, Permelia Ridgeway Atwood established an endowment and deeded 10acres of land for Rio Grande College, which officially opened on September 13, 1876. In its first year, Ransom Dunn was president as well as professor of mental and moral philosophy.[2]

Athletics

The Rio Grande athletic teams are called the RedStorm. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the River States Conference (RSC; formerly known as the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) until after the 2015–16 school year) since the 2014–15 academic year; which they were a member on a previous stint from 1964–65 to 1970–71. The RedStorm previously competed in the Mid-South Conference (MSC) from 2009–10 to 2013–14, and in the defunct American Mideast Conference AMC; (formerly known as the Mid-Ohio Conference - MOC, until after the 1997–98 school year) from 1971–72 to 2008–09.

Rio Grande competes in 26 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, rugby, soccer, track & field (indoor & outdoor), volleyball, and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, rugby, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor & outdoor), and volleyball; and co-ed sports include bass fishing, cheerleading, dance, and eSports.

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raccoon Township, Gallia County, Ohio. History of Gallia County. H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers. 28 January 2011. Chicago & Toledo. https://web.archive.org/web/20111223045448/http://ohiogenealogyexpress.com/gallia/galliaco_history_raccoon.htm. 23 December 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  2. Web site: Raccoon Township. 1882. History of Gallia County. H. H. Hardesty & Co., Publishers. 28 January 2011. Chicago & Toledo. https://web.archive.org/web/20111223045448/http://ohiogenealogyexpress.com/gallia/galliaco_history_raccoon.htm. 23 December 2011. dead. dmy-all.
  3. Web site: Matt BOYLES | Profile | World Athletics.
  4. Web site: CREMEANS, Frank, (1943 - 2003). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. December 21, 2012 .
  5. Web site: Tom Spencer Stats. Baseball Almanac. December 21, 2012.
  6. Web site: SWITZER, Robert Mauck, (1863 - 1952). Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. December 21, 2012 .