Colleges

Artes, scientia, veritas

Arts, knowledge, truth - University of Michigan

Civium in moribus rei publicae salus

The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens - University of Florida

Crescat scientia, vita excolatur

Let knowledge grow, let life be enriched - University of Chicago

Disciplina praesidium civitatis

Training, the defense of the state - University of Texas

Ecce quam bonum

Behold how good - University of the South (Sewanee)

In Deo speramus

In God we trust - Brown University

In lumine tuo videbimus lumen

In your light, we shall see the light - Columbia University

Litteris dedicata et omnibus artibus

Dedicated to letters and all the arts - University of Nebraska

Lux et lex

Light and law - University of North Dakota

Lux et veritas

Light and truth - Yale University

Lux hominum vita

Light, the life of men - University of New Mexico

Lux sit

Let there be light - University of Washington

Mens agitat molem

Mind moves the mass - University of Oregon

Mihi cura futuri

My care is for the future - Hunter College

Nil sine magno labore

Nothing without great labor - Brooklyn College

Non sibi, sed suis

Not for herself, but for her own - Tulane University

Perstare et praestare

To persevere and surpass - New York University

Pro ecclesia et patria

For church and country - Trinity College

Respice, adspice, prospice

Look to the past, look to the present, look to the future - City College of New York

Salus populi

The welfare of the people - University of Missouri

Sapientia et doctrina

Wisdom and knowledge - Fordham University

Scientia sol mentis

Knowledge, the sun of the mind - Delaware College

Studiis et rebus honestis

To honorable pursuits and deeds - University of Vermont

Terras irradient

Let them illuminate the earth - Amherst College

Veritas

Truth - Harvard University

Veritas vos liberabit

The truth will set you free - Johns Hopkins University

Virtute et armis

By valor and arms - University of Mississippi

Vox clamantis in deserto

The voice of one crying in the wilderness - Dartmouth College

Veritatem dilexi

I have chosen the truth - Bryn Mawr College

Fiat lux

Let there be light - University of California

Cor meum tibi offero, Domine, prompte et sincere

My heart I offer to you, Lord, promptly and sincerely - Calvin College

Sapientia Et Scientia

Wisdom and Knowledge - Caldwell College

Ad astra per aspera

To the stars through difficulties - Campbell University

Ut Probetis Potiora

To value the better things - Cardinal Stritch University

Deus Lux Mea Est

God Is My Light - The Catholic University of America

Sapientia ipsa libertas

Knowledge itself is liberty - College of Charleston

Lux et Veritas

Light and Truth - Chowan University

Virtus et Scientia

Character and Knowledge - Christian Brothers University

Juncta Juvant; Alta Petit

Strength in Unity; She Seeks the Heights - University of Cincinnati

Crescit cum commercio civitas

Civilization prospers with commerce - Claremont McKenna College

Lux Mentis Scientia

Knowledge is the Light of the Mind - Colby College

Deo ac Veritati

For God and for Truth - Colgate University

Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce me

Teach me goodness and discipline and knowledge - College of Mount Saint Vincent

Scientia et religio, ex uno fonte

Knowledge and religion from one source - College of Wooster

Veritatem, Justitam diligite

Love ye Truth and Justice - University of Dallas

Pro Scientia et Religione

For Knowledge and Religion - University of Denver

Alenda Lux Ubi Orta Libertas

Let Learning Be Cherished Where Liberty Has Arisen - Davidson College

Viam sapientiae monstrabo tibi

I will show you the way of wisdom - DePaul University

Caritas et Veritas

Love and Truth - Dominican University (Illinois)

Eruditio et Religio

Erudition and Religion - Duke University

Spiritus est qui vivificat

It is the spirit that gives life - Duquesne University

Servire

To Serve - East Carolina University

Via, Veritas, Vita

The Way, the Truth, and the Life - Eastern Nazarene College

Cor prudentis possedibit scientia

The wise heart will possess knowledge - Emory University

Omnia Extares

Let It All Hang Out - The Evergreen State College

Vires, Artes, Mores

Strength, Skill, Character - The Florida State University

Pro Deo et Humanitate

For God and Humanity - Gardner-Webb University

Deus Nobis Fiducia

In God Our Trust - George Washington University

Utraque Unum

Both and One - Georgetown University

Et docere et rerum exquirere causas

To teach, to serve, and to inquire into the nature of things - University of Georgia

In lumine tuo, videmus lumen

In Your Light we see the light - University of Great Falls

Palma Non Sine Pulvere

No reward without effort - Greensboro College

Veritas et Humanitas

Truth and Humanity - Grinnell College

Non Satis Scire

To Know Is Not Enough - Hampshire College

Nil Sine Numine

Nothing Without Divine Guidance - High Point University

Virtus Tentanime Gaudet

Strength Rejoices in the Challenge - Hillsdale College

Veritas et Utilitas

Truth and Service - Howard University

Certa Bonum Certamen

Fight the good fight - Iona College

Sit Lux

Let There Be Light - Johnson C. Smith University

Docendo discimus

By teaching, we learn - Johnson State College

Lux esto

Be light - Kalamazoo College

Videbo visionem hanc magnam quare non comburatur rubus

I will see this great sight, how the bush does not burn - University of Kansas

Natura et Doctrina

Character and Learning - Lindenwood University

In Montibus, Ex Montibus, Pro Montibus

In the mountains, of the mountains, for the mountains - Lees-McRae College

Perissem Ni Perstitissem

I had perished had I not persisted - Lesley University

Pro Deo et Patria

For God and Country - Loras College

Ad maiorem Dei gloriam — Tua Luce Dirige

For the greater glory of God — Direct us by thy light - Loyola Marymount University

Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam

For the greater glory of God - Loyola University Chicago

Fortiter, Feliciter, Fideliter

Boldly, Happily, Faithfully - University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Natura et Revelatio Coeli Gemini

Nature and Revelation are twin sisters of heaven - Macalester College

Signum Fidei

Sign of Faith - Manhattan College

Lux Et Veritas

Light and Truth - Marietta College

Cor Sapientis Quaerit Doctrinam

The wise of heart seek knowledge - Marylhurst University

Mens et Manus

Mind and Hand - Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Veritas et Virtus

Truth and Virtue - Methodist University

Prodesse Quam Conspici

To Accomplish Rather Than To Be Conspicuous - Miami University

Magnus est Veritas

Great is the Truth - University of Miami

Scientia et Virtus

Knowledge and Virtue - Middlebury College

Commune Vinculum Omnibus Artibus

A Common Bond for All the Arts - University of Minnesota

Veritas et Virtus

Truth and Virtue - Mississippi College

Carpe Diem

Seize The day - Montclair State University

Esse Quam Videri

To Be, Rather Than To Seem - Montreat College

Collegium Christianum Pro Homnibus et Mulieribus

A Christian College for Men and Women - Mount Olive College

Lux

Light - Morehead State University

Et Facta est Lux

And There Was Light - Morehouse College

Omnia Pro Patria

Everything, all things for country - University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Ut Omnes Te Cognoscant

That All May Know You - Niagara University

Levo Oculos Meos In Montes

I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains - University of North Carolina at Asheville

Lux Libertas

Light, Liberty - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Discere Aude

Dare to Learn - University of North Carolina at Wilmington