The Mountain East Conference will introduce each of its 12 member institutions over the next 14 days leading up to the first athletic contests for some members on Thursday, Sept. 5. 

Today's featured school is the University of Charleston.

"Fast Facts"
Location: Charleston, W.Va.
Founded: 1888
Enrollment: 1,400
Nickname: Golden Eagles
Colors: Maroon & Gold
President: Dr. Edwin Welch
Director of Athletics: Dr. Bren Stevens
Sports: Basketball (M&W), Soccer (M&W), Tennis (M&W), Golf (M&W), Cross Country (W), Rowing (W), Track and Field (W), Football, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball
School Website: www.ucwv.edu
Athletics Website: www.ucgoldeneagles.com

Did you know?
The University of Charleston actually started as Barboursville Seminary in 1888 in Barboursville, W.Va. The school later moved to Charleston, W.Va., and was renamed Morris Harvey College in 1901. It became the University of Charleston in 1978.

Did you know?
The school turned 125 years old in 2013.

Did you know?
The 1948-49 year has been referred to as the "most glorious year in Morris Harvey athletics" with the football team winning its first state championship, the basketball team winning the WVIAC regular season title, and the baseball team sharing in a piece of the conference championship.

Did you know?
Morris Harvey was the site of the first "Sadie Hawkins Day" on Nov. 11, 1938.



Information courtesy of ucwv.edu