Corban becomes a university
February 9, 2010
Corban College and Graduate School will officially change its name to Corban University on May 1, 2010. The change reflects the restructuring work at Corban which has been taking place since 2008.
Currently, Corban has three graduate programs, all growing at a faster pace than originally projected. The business administration graduate program, launched two years ago, as well as the education graduate programs, established five-and-a-half years ago, continually show robust enrollment. The strong start of the graduate counseling program in fall 2009 has also contributed to the sooner-than-anticipated change to university status.
In preparing for its university name, Corban has introduced a new marketing logo. The new image is comprised of a backdrop in the shape of a shield and represents three concepts: The first is a cross; the second, a path which represents the journey, both as an institution and as individual Christians. The third concept is formed by the upper and lower portions of the shield, divided by the path, which create a stylized “C” and “U.”
The corporate seal will also transition, with the word “University” in place of “College & Graduate School.” The word “established” has also been replaced with the word “founded.” This serves to emphasize not only the founding corporation but also Corban’s specific, historical mission to educate Christian students for life and service.
Transitioning to Corban University will also coincide with the college’s 75th anniversary, marking the school’s growth from a fledgling Bible institute in 1935 to a Christian university.
By Jenny Hirschfelder, Staff Writer, Office of Marketing & Communications
503-375-7005 | jhirschfelder@corban.edu
