Boston University - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_UniversityBoston University traces its roots to the establishment of the Newbury Biblical Institute in Newbury, Vermont in 1839, and was chartered with the name "Boston University" by the Massachusetts Legislaturein 1869. The University organized formal Centennial observances both in 1939 and 1969. One or the other, or both dates may appear on various official seals used by different schools of the uni…
The origin of BU's motto: Learning, Virtue, Piety | BU ...
https://www.bu.edu/articles/2005/the-origin-of-bus-motto-learning-virtue-piety20.10.2005 · Fun Fact. The legacy of Boston University’s Methodist roots is reflected in the University motto, Learning, Virtue, Piety. Founded as a Methodist seminary in Newbury, Vt., in 1839, its name was changed often in its early history, starting as the Newbury Biblical Institute, then, on moving to Concord, N.H., in 1847, becoming the Methodist General Biblical Institute of …