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===McCann era===
===McCann era===
Defiance College grew and flourished under President Kevin McCann's leadership (1951–1964). Academic programs expanded, and enrollment grew. The physical appearance of the campus changed significantly. The campus increased in size to {{convert|140|acre|ha|1}}; the library, student union, and Pilgrim halls were built; and old buildings were renovated. President [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]] paid two visits to Defiance College. On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for Anthony Wayne Library of American Study [https://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/jefferso.htm]. Eisenhower re-visited the campus on May 26, 1963, to deliver the commencement address, at which time the college announced that one room in the library had been designated "the Eisenhower Room," honoring the friendship between Eisenhower and [[Kevin C. McCann]].
Defiance College grew and flourished under President Kevin McCann's leadership (1951–1964). Academic programs expanded, and enrollment grew. The physical appearance of the campus changed significantly. The campus increased in size to {{convert|140|acre|ha|1}}; the library, student union, and Pilgrim halls were built; and old buildings were renovated. President [[Dwight D. Eisenhower]] paid two visits to Defiance College. On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for the Anthony Wayne Library of American Study [https://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/jefferso.htm]. Eisenhower re-visited the campus on May 26, 1963, to deliver the commencement address, at which time the college announced that one room in the library had been designated "the Eisenhower Room," honoring the friendship between Eisenhower and [[Kevin C. McCann]].


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* [[Pam Borton]], former Division 1 Final Four women's [[basketball]] [[Coach (basketball)|head coach]]
* [[Pam Borton]], former Division 1 Final Four women's [[basketball]] [[Coach (basketball)|head coach]]
* [[Ben Davis (American football)|Ben Davis]], professional football player
* [[Ben Davis (American football)|Ben Davis]], professional football player
* [[Esquire Jauchem]], producer, director and designer in theater, opera, dance and television
* [[Esquire Jauchem]], producer, director, and designer in theater, opera, dance, and television
* [[Don Martindale]], "Wink", professional football coach
* [[Don Martindale]], "Wink", professional football coach
* [[Richard Mourdock]], Treasurer of State, [[Indiana]]
* [[Richard Mourdock]], Treasurer of State, [[Indiana]]

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Defiance College
Former name
Defiance Female Seminary (1850–1903)
Motto"Defy the ordinary"
TypePrivate college
Established1850; 174 years ago (1850)
Religious affiliation
United Church of Christ
Academic affiliations
CIC
Endowment$19.2 million (2020)[1]
PresidentRichanne C. Mankey
Academic staff
86
Students505
Location
Defiance
,
Ohio
,
United States
Colors    Purple and gold
NicknameYellow Jackets, Lady Jackets
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – HCAC
Websitewww.defiance.edu

Defiance College is a private college located in Defiance, Ohio and affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the 200-acre (80.9 ha) Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary.[2] Although the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the commission placed the college on probation in June 2023 for concerns with multiple accreditation criteria.[3]

History

Defiance College in 1900.

The college began as Defiance Female Seminary in 1850 and was opened by the Christian Connection, which itself later became part of the United Church of Christ, to provide schooling for young women. William Curtis Holgate, a local businessman, donated most of the campus. In 1903 the Defiance Female Seminary formally became Defiance College, making it one of only two religious-affiliated colleges to begin operation in Ohio during the 20th century. Much of the institution's early growth occurred under Peter McReynolds who was named president in 1902. The following years saw growth in students, endowment, and facilities with the addition of most of the original campus buildings.

McCann era

Defiance College grew and flourished under President Kevin McCann's leadership (1951–1964). Academic programs expanded, and enrollment grew. The physical appearance of the campus changed significantly. The campus increased in size to 140 acres (56.7 ha); the library, student union, and Pilgrim halls were built; and old buildings were renovated. President Dwight D. Eisenhower paid two visits to Defiance College. On October 15, 1953, he laid the cornerstone for the Anthony Wayne Library of American Study [1]. Eisenhower re-visited the campus on May 26, 1963, to deliver the commencement address, at which time the college announced that one room in the library had been designated "the Eisenhower Room," honoring the friendship between Eisenhower and Kevin C. McCann.

Schauffler moves to Defiance

The Schauffler College of Religious and Social Work in Cleveland had four-year students from more countries than any other, but it failed financially and merged with the graduate school of theology at Oberlin College. When Oberlin closed that school in 1967, the Schauffler endowment was moved to Defiance College, which created the Schauffler Center and later built Schauffler Hall.

Athletics

The Defiance College Yellow Jackets compete in Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) as an NCAA Division III school.[4]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ As of June 30, 2020. U.S. and Canadian Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2020 Endowment Market Value and Change in Endowment Market Value from FY19 to FY20 (Report). National Association of College and University Business Officers and TIAA. February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.
  2. ^ Natural Sciences and Mathematics - Majors - Restoration Ecology
  3. ^ "Higher Learning Commission". Higher Learning Commission. June 22, 2023. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Defiance

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