Gannon University
Former name | Villa Maria College (1925–1989) Cathedral College (1933–1944) Gannon College of Arts and Sciences (1944–1964) Gannon College (1964–1979) |
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| Motto | Sanitas, Scientia, Sanctitas |
Motto in English | Health, Knowledge, Holiness |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1925 |
Religious affiliation | Catholic Church |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $138.4 million (2025) |
| President | Walter Iwanenko Jr. |
| Students | 4,189 (fall 2024) |
| Undergraduates | 2,768 (fall 2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,421 (fall 2024) |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Maroon and gold |
| Nickname | Golden Knights |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Victor E. Knight |
| Website | gannon.edu |
Gannon University is a private Catholic university with campuses in Erie, Pennsylvania, and Ruskin, Florida, United States. Established in 1925, Gannon University enrolls about 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students annually. Its intercollegiate athletics include 18 athletic programs for men and women competing at the NCAA Division II level. It plans to merge with Ursuline College by the end of 2026.