MacEwan University

Grant MacEwan University

Coat of arms
Motto	Discendo Floremus (Latin)
Motto in English	Through learning we flourish
Type	Public university
Established	1971; 53 years ago
Affiliation	ACAC, AUCC
President	Dr. Annette Trimbee
Provost	Dr. Craig Monk
Students	18855
Location	Edmonton , Alberta , Canada
Campus	Urban
Colors	Maroon,White
Sporting affiliations	CWUAA U SPORTS
Mascot	MacEwan Griffins
Website	www.macewan.ca//

Grant MacEwan University, commonly known as MacEwan University, is a public university located in Downtown Edmonton, Alberta. Originally established as a community college which was named in honor of Dr. Grant MacEwan, 9th Lieutenant Governor (Canada) of Alberta in 1971, Grant MacEwan College officially transitioned into a university in 2009 under the Post-Secondary Learning Act.^[1] While the university's name was rebranded as MacEwan University for public communication and marketing purposes in 2013, its official name remains Grant MacEwan University. MacEwan university offers a wide range of programs and is home to six faculties and schools, providing nearly 60 programs including baccalaureate degrees, certificates, diplomas, post-diplomas and university transfer programs.^[1]