Central Washington University
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Central Washington University
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Seal of Central Washington University
| Slogan | 'Your Future is Central' |
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| Established | 1891 |
| School type | Public |
| President | Jerilyn S. McIntyre |
| Location | Ellensburg, WA , USA |
| Enrollment | 9296 undergraduate, 607 graduate |
| Gender Balance | 53% women, 47% men |
| Most Popular Majors | Business/Marketing, Education |
| Campus | 350 acres (1.4 km²) |
| Sports teams | Wildcats |
| Website | www.cwu.edu |
Central Washington University, or CWU, is an accredited four-year educational institution located in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States. The university originally opened in the late 19th century as a teacher's college, which is still one of the primary majors taken there. CWU's sports teams are nicknamed the "Wildcats" and their colors are Crimson, Black, and White. CWU is part of NCAA Division 2 and is part of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. Central Washington University is located about 30 miles (50 km) north of Yakima, Washington on Interstate 82, and 110 miles (180 km) east-southeast of Seattle, Washington on Interstate 90.
History
Central Washington University originally opened up as Washington State Normal School in 1891. It was later changed to Central Washington College of Education, Central Washington State College and finally to Central Washington University. It continues to be one of the fastest growing universities in the state of Washington. Dr. Jerilyn S. McIntyre is the current president.
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President Jerilyn S. McIntyre
Interesting facts
The university has been home to the signing chimpanzee Washoe since 1980; since 1993 at the university's Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute. This continues to be only one of the two institutions in the world of its kind.
External links
- Official website (http://www.cwu.edu)
- The Observer (http://www.cwu.edu/~observer)
- Wildcat Sports (http://www.wildcatsports.com)
- The Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute (http://www.cwu.edu/~cwuchci)