GLIAC Member Institutions
The following are brief profiles on each of 14 full members
of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio Founded 1878
Ashland University is a mid-sized regional teaching university, historically related to the Brethren Church. Its mission is to serve the educational needs of all students -- undergraduate and graduate, traditional and non-traditional, full and part-time -- by providing educational programs of high quality in an environment that is both challenging and supportive. |
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Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Mich. Founded 1884
Ferris State is a career-oriented public university located in Big Rapids, Michigan. More than 170 degrees are offered through the colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Technology. |
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University of Findlay
Findlay, Ohio Founded 1882
The University of Findlay is a flexible, forward-looking institution that is constantly seeking ways of better serving students and the community. In today's fast-paced world, Findlay is continually adapting programs and teaching methods to meet the needs of current students in preparing them for tomorrow's careers. |
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Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Mich. Founded 1960
Grand Valley features a rich academic environment focusing on excellent faculty, outstanding students, hands-on research opportunities and nationally ranked graduate programs. GVSU offers over 200 areas of study, including 68 undergraduate majors and 22 graduate programs. A liberal arts emphasis teaches students critical thinking and problem resolution. |
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Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, Mich. Founded 1844
Hillsdale College is an independent, nonsectarian institution of higher learning founded in 1844 by men and women "grateful to God for the inestimable blessings" resulting from civil and religious liberty and "believing that the diffusion of learning is essential to the perpetuity of these blessings." |
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Lake Erie College
Painesville, Ohio Founded 1859
In the context of a long liberal arts tradition, Lake Erie College
provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare
students to meet career and life challenges as educated and responsible
citizens of local, national and international communities. |
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Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Founded 1946
Lake Superior State University empowers capable and responsible students in the pursuit of academic excellence. Faculty, staff, and students value rigorous education, collaborative learning, flexible and innovative programs, and a safe and supportive environment. Honoring the history and traditions of the people of Michigan and Ontario. |
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Michigan Technological University
Houghton, Mich. Founded 1885
Michigan Tech was founded in 1885 in the aftermath of the first mining boom in the US—the clamor for Michigan’s copper preceding the California Gold Rush by several years. At its outset, the college trained mining and metallurgical engineers Today, the University offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in the sciences, engineering, forestry, business, computers, communication, and technology. |
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Northern Michigan University
Marquette, Mich. Founded 1899
Northern Michigan University, by providing quality academic programs, strong student support, and extensive regional service for its stakeholders in the upper Midwest, challenges its students, faculty, staff, and alumni to strive for excellence, both inside and outside the classroom, and to become outstanding citizens and leaders. |
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Northwood University
Midland, Mich. Founded 1959
The mission of Northwood University is to prepare qualified undergraduate and graduate learners of any age or station with the tools, skills, and intellectual capacities for productive leadership careers in a global economic network of free markets and private enterprise. The University emphasizes experiential learning and innovation at graduate and undergraduate levels for both traditional and non-traditional students. |
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Ohio Dominican University
Columbus, Ohio Founded 1911
Ohio Dominican University is a four-year liberal arts institution,
founded in 1911 in the Catholic and Dominican traditions. The university
has just over 3,100 students and offers undergraduate degrees in over
50 majors as well as several graduate degree programs. Ohio Dominican
uses a student-centered approach, with a commitment to quality teaching
and learning and a number of academic programs of distinction. |
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Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, Mich. Founded 1963
Saginaw Valley State University provides academic and professional programs and services for its students at the highest levels of quality and value, and be recognized as among the finest teaching universities in the United States. SVSU graduates will rise to key positions in economic, political, cultural and civic leadership and will distinguish themselves and our University through their accomplishments and service. |
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Tiffin University
Tiffin, Ohio. Founded 1888
Tiffin University is proud to offer a personal and practical education for motivated, professionally focused students who want real-world experiences and results. Tiffin is a private, coeducational university located in Tiffin, Ohio, on a small but growing campus that offers students a safe, friendly place to pursue their dreams. |
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Wayne State University
Detroit, Mich. Founded 1868
Wayne State University is Michigan's only urban research university, fulfilling a unique niche in providing access to a world-class education at a great value. Wayne State's 13 schools and colleges offer more than 350 major subject areas to our 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students.
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