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Mid-Continent University 
Motto Building Effective Leaders Established 1949 Type Private, Baptist Religious affiliation Southern Baptist Convention President Dr. Robert J. Imhoff Location Mayfield, Kentucky, USA Colors Navy █ and Gold █ Nickname Cougars Website http://www.midcontinent.edu Mid-Continent University is a four-year, liberal arts Christian institution located near Mayfield, Kentucky.
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History
The university opened in January 1949 in Clinton, Kentucky. The University is now located four miles north of Mayfield.[1]
By 1992, LaVerne Butler, then-president of the university facilitated the school's accreditation.[clarification needed] He retired in 1997. The university is raising funds for a chapel which will be named in Butler's honor.[2]
Academics
The university offers three bachelor's degrees: (bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of ministry) and two associate's degrees: (associate of arts and associate of science).[3]
Athletics
The university participates in several sports in the Division I Mid-East Region of the National Christian College Athletic Association, including in men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's soccer, women's volleyball, and coed cheerleading. [4]
References
- ^ "MCU History". Mid-Continent University. http://www.midcontinent.edu/traditional/history. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
- ^ Foust, Michael (December 21, 2010). "LaVerne Butler, conservative leader, dies". Baptist Press. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=34305. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
- ^ "Traditional Degrees". Mid-Continent University. http://www.midcontinent.edu/traditional-degrees.
- ^ "MCU Athletics". http://www.midcontinentcougars.com. Retrieved 2011-06-2.
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