Campus Identity
Logo and Symbols
Learn the meaning behind the seal, colors, and symbolic elements of the University.
Each element of the University logo represents a core ideal: truth, wisdom, excellence, purity, and the highest form of quality embodied in education.
The Star
The star stands for the perfection of the human person as well as the search for truth.
Five Concentric Circles
The five concentric circles depict infinite wisdom and, together with the five-pointed star, stand for quintessence.
Laurel Arcs
The two arcs of laurel symbolize excellence and quality of education as demonstrated by the rich achievements of the University in over a century of its existence.
University Colors
Golden yellow and dark maroon reflect the traditional colors of the University, while white symbolizes purity.
The logo explained by symbol, color, and meaning
The five-pointed star and the five concentric circles both stand for quintessence, meaning the highest form of quality or the most perfect example of creation.
The star is golden yellow because it is a star's natural color and because it is one of the traditional colors of the University.
Dark maroon serves as the logo background and completes the traditional University color pairing with golden yellow.
The five concentric circles are white because white symbolizes purity.
Golden Yellow
Used for the star because it is a star's natural color and because it is a traditional University color.
Dark Maroon
Forms the traditional background pairing with gold and gives the seal its strong institutional character.
White
Used for the five concentric circles to symbolize purity.