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{{Short description|For-profit university in Waterbury, Connecticut, US}}
{{distinguish|LIU Post}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox university
|name= Post University
|former_names= {{collapsible list|
* Matoon Shorthand School (1890–93)
* Bliss & Harrington's Business College & School of Shorthand (1893–97)
* Waterbury Business College (1897–1931)
* Post College (1931–90)
* Teikyo Post University (1990–2004)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://post.edu/about/history |title=Post History |publisher=post.edu}}</ref> 
}}
|image   = Post university of conn logo.png
|image_size  = 150
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|motto= "Post Makes It Personal"
|established  = {{start date and age|1890}}
|type= [[Private university|Private]] [[For-profit higher education in the United States|for-profit university]]
|parent= [[Andrés Bello National University|Universidad Andrés Bello]]
|students= 7,317
|president= John L. Hopkins
|city=[[Waterbury, Connecticut|Waterbury]]
|state=[[Connecticut]]
|country=US
|campus= Urban {{convert|58|acre|ha|1}}
|colors  = {{color box|#632D50}} {{color box|#FF8300}} <br>Purple & orange
|mascot = "Swoop" the Eagle
|sports_nickname = [[Post Eagles|Eagles]]
|athletics_affiliations =[[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] – [[Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference]]
|website  = {{URL|https://post.edu/|post.edu}}
|footnotes= 
|logo = 
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}}

'''Post University''' is a [[Private university|private]] [[For-profit higher education in the United States|for-profit university]] in [[Waterbury, Connecticut]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hartfordbusiness.com/article/post-university-returning-to-downtown-waterbury|title=Post University returning to downtown Waterbury |first=Christopher |last=Hoffman |date=April 17, 2018 |website=Hartford Business}}</ref> It was founded in 1890 as Post College. The university offers over 25 undergraduate and graduate programs in day, evening, and online courses.

== History ==
Post University was founded in 1890 as Post College.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-and-education-magazines/teikyo-post-university-distance-learning-programs|title=Teikyo Post University: Distance Learning Programs &#124; Encyclopedia.com|website=www.encyclopedia.com}}</ref> The school offered training in typing, [[bookkeeping]], business writing, and other courses. In 1897, Harry C. Post acquired the school and renamed the school Waterbury Business College, where he became the college's first principal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/2014/02/28/reader-submitted-post-university-seeking-oldest-living-graduate-2/|title=READER SUBMITTED: Post University Seeking Oldest Living Graduate|date=February 28, 2014}}</ref> The school again changed its name in 1931 to Post College, where it would keep its namesake until 1990.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/1994/04/23/teikyo-post-university-inaugurates-ninth-president-2/|title=Teikyo Post University Inaugurates Ninth President |date=April 23, 1994}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1990/09/30/nyregion/college-joins-japanese-conglomerate.html|title=College Joins Japanese Conglomerate|first=Charlotte|last=Libov|work=The New York Times |date=September 30, 1990|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref>

In 1965, the school moved to its current location on Country Club Road in Waterbury, Connecticut. Harold B. Leever was named chair of the board of trustees. The Leever Student Center is named in his honor.<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web | url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/post-university-1401/campus-info | title=Post University Campus | website=usnews.com}}</ref> The school expanded again by adding the Traurig Library in honor of Rose Traurig.<ref>{{Cite web | title=askGPO | url=https://ask.gpo.gov/s/account/001t000000T9GOiAAN/traurig-library | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210730123648/https://ask.gpo.gov/s/account/001t000000T9GOiAAN/traurig-library | access-date=2025-04-04 | archive-date=2021-07-30}}</ref> In 1970, the school opened its first off-campus site in Meriden, Connecticut.

In 1976, Post College became a four-year institution and began offering accelerated degree programs aimed at helping Vietnam veterans earn college degrees. In 1980, the college began offering baccalaureate degrees, and a few years later acquired its athletic facilities to support men's and women's varsity sports.

In the 1990s, the school became affiliated with [[Teikyo University]] and changed its name to Teikyo Post University.<ref name="auto"/> The school began offering [[distance learning]] programs in 1997.<ref name="auto1"/>

Post University is a private, for-profit school; since 2004, it has been a wholly owned subsidiary of Post Education, Inc.<ref name=owned/>

In 2004, the school changed to a new board of trustees and became Post University.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.courant.com/2004/10/27/investment-group-buys-major-stake-in-college/|title=Investment Group Buys Major Stake in College |date=October 27, 2004}}</ref> The school expanded its liberal arts programs and graduate-level courses. In 2007, Post offered Connecticut's first fully online Master of Business Administration degree program. In 2012, the business school was renamed to Malcolm Baldrige School of Business, after former United States Secretary of Commerce [[Malcolm Baldrige, Jr.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waterburyobserver.org/2012/10/18/3409/|title=Post University Honors Former Secretary of Commerce, Malcolm Baldrige|date=October 18, 2012|website=The Waterbury Observer}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waterburyobserver.org/2019/05/27/post-universitys-inaugural-class-malcolm-baldrige-scholars/|title=Post University's Inaugural Class of Malcolm Baldrige Scholars|date=May 27, 2019|website=The Waterbury Observer}}</ref>

In 2015, John L. Hopkins was appointed as the CEO of the university.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waterburyobserver.org/2016/02/25/4230/|title=New CEO at Post University|date=February 25, 2016|website=The Waterbury Observer}}</ref>

In 2021, Post University acquired [[American Sentinel University]], a for-profit college with 1400 undergraduate students and 1300 graduate students. The school became American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Post University.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Seltzer |first1=Rick |title=Online Nursing Programs Drive Acquisition |url=https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2021/02/02/post-university-acquires-american-sentinel-eyes-toward-nursing-programs-and |website=www.insidehighered.com |date=2 February 2021 |publisher=Inside Higher Education |access-date=2 February 2021}}</ref>

In December 2024, Post University was acquired by [[Andrés Bello National University|Universidad Andrés Bello]], a private university based in Santiago, Chile. Despite the change in ownership, Post University retained its name, leadership, and campus operations. University officials stated that the acquisition aimed to enhance access to global academic resources while maintaining the institution's local focus in [[Waterbury, Connecticut|Waterbury]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Doug |date=2024-12-18 |title=Post University to be acquired by Universidad Andrés Bello |url=https://www.fox61.com/article/news/local/new-haven-county/waterbury/post-university-acquired-by-universidad-andrs-bello/520-19c0fc01-f496-41b6-a3fc-e6ed6832b361 |access-date=2025-07-22 |website=fox61.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-17 |title=CT university completes acquisition by international college. Here’s how it will benefit local students |url=https://www.courant.com/2024/12/17/ct-university-completes-acquisition-by-international-college-heres-how-it-will-benefit-local-students/ |access-date=2025-07-22 |website=Hartford Courant |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Campus ==
Post University sits on a {{convert|58|acre|ha|1|adj=on}} campus located near [[Interstate 84 (east)|Interstate 84]] (Yankee Expressway) in Waterbury, Connecticut.

=== Post Tree ===
[[File:Post Tree.jpg|thumb|Post University Tree]]
The '''Post Tree''' is a [[Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii'|Camperdown elm]] (''[[Ulmus]]'' ''Camperdownii'') that once served as the backdrop for the university's logo. The tree measures 13 feet in height with an average spread of 28 feet. The trunk's circumference is 110 inches.<ref name="Connecticut College">{{cite web |title=225718 |website=Connecticut's Notable Trees |publisher=Connecticut College |url=http://oak.conncoll.edu:8080/notabletrees/ViewTreeData.jsp?selected=225718 |access-date=11 February 2024}}</ref> The Post Tree is over a half century old.{{citation needed|date=February 2024}} In 2014, it was added to the list of Connecticut's Notable Trees, and has become part of Connecticut's natural historic record.<ref name="Connecticut College"/> The elm has been used for student events and as a place to take photos.

=== Residence halls ===
There are six student residence halls on campus. West Hall houses approximately 100 first-year students and was renovated in 2011.  Middle Hall houses approximately 44 first-year students.  Paparazzo Hall houses 44 first-year students and was renovated in 2013.  South Hall houses approximately 60 upperclassmen students and was renovated in 2012.  East Hall houses approximately 60 upperclassmen students.  Okinaga Hall is the newest constructed apartment-style residence hall for upperclassmen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://post.edu/campus-education/campus-life/residence-halls |title=Residence Halls |publisher=post.edu}}</ref>

=== Torrance Hall === 
[[File:Torrance Hall.jpg|thumb|Torrance Hall, president's office of the university]]
Torrance Hall houses main campus admissions and the president's office. It was the former home to Walter Torrance and family and was renovated in 1965 after a fire destroyed the back of the building.

=== Traurig Library ===
The Traurig Library has one floor and stores over 13,000 books and media, as well as a boardroom for meetings, and the office for academic affairs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.encyclopedia.com/education/news-and-education-magazines/teikyo-post-university-narrative-description|title=Teikyo Post University: Narrative Description &#124; Encyclopedia.com|website=www.encyclopedia.com}}</ref>

=== Campus Halls ===
Hess Hall features classrooms, the registrar, the financial aid office, human resources, and IT.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://posteagles.com/sports/2012/8/13/GEN_0813121205.aspx?id=54 | title=Study Hall }}</ref> North hall houses Career Services, the Communications Office, Associate Faculty lounge, Commuter Student Lounge, and the Photography Lab. MacDermid Hall has chemistry and biology labs and classrooms, and the university's largest lecture hall.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.waterburyct.org/local-news/?FeedID=1922|title=Local News|website=www.waterburyct.org}}</ref> The art department facilities are also found here, including two studio spaces and a ceramics kiln. The Leever Student Center has the Campus Store, Eagle's Nest – common area for special events and club meetings, the dining hall, cyber café, and Counseling Center.<ref name="auto3"/>

=== LaMoy Field ===
LaMoy Field is a multipurpose facility to support Post's athletic programs and football team. The field was updated to a turf field in 2011. Next to the turf field is the softball field, featuring a turf outfield and a clay infield, and dugouts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://posteagles.com/news/2011/9/21/field_92111.aspx|title=The First Piece Turf is Being Installed on Revitalized LaMoy Field|date=September 21, 2011|website=Post University Athletics}}</ref>

=== Drubner Athletic Center ===
Drubner Athletic Center ("Drub") supports the basketball, volleyball, and tennis teams. The facility also houses the campus fitness center, weight room and esports lab.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rep-am.com/sports/2023/12/28/post-notebook-mens-basketball-still-has-work-to-do/|title=Post notebook: Men's basketball still has work to do &#124; Republican-American|first=Mark|last=Jaffee|date=December 28, 2023}}</ref><ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.wfsb.com/2022/04/15/post-university-christens-new-esports-lab/|title=Post University christens new esports lab|first=Dennis|last=Valera|date=April 15, 2022|website=www.wfsb.com}}</ref>

== Administration ==
The organization is a private, for-profit school; since 2004, it has been a [[wholly owned subsidiary]] of Post Education, Inc.,<ref name=owned>{{cite web|url=https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Opinions/2005-Formal-Opinions/The-Honorable-Valerie-F-Lewis-Commissioner-of-Higher-Education-Department-of-Higher-Education-200501 |title=Attorney General's Opinion |publisher=ct.gov |date=2005-05-23}}</ref> a [[Delaware General Corporation Law|Delaware]] [[C corporation]]. John L. Hopkins is the current president and CEO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://post.edu/about/executive-team |title=Post Administration |publisher=post.edu}}</ref> Don Mroz was president of Post University and was founding dean of the Malcolm Baldrige School of Business.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/ct-post-university-idUSnBw066414a+100+BSW20130506 |title=Malcolm Baldridge Accrediting Body |work=Reuters |date=2012-05-06}}{{dead link|date=July 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> In 2016, John L. Hopkins was named chief executive officer of the university.<ref>{{Cite web |title=J. Hopkins CEO - February 2016 |url=https://post.edu/docs/default-source/News-Releases/pr-jhopkinsceo-feb2016.pdf |access-date=2024-02-22 |archive-date=2016-04-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417204833/http://post.edu/docs/default-source/News-Releases/pr-jhopkinsceo-feb2016.pdf? |url-status=dead }}</ref>

== Accreditation ==
Post University is [[Higher education accreditation in the United States|accredited]] by the [[New England Commission of Higher Education]] (NECHE).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.chea.org/post-university|title=Post University &#124; Council for Higher Education Accreditation|website=www.chea.org}}</ref> The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business is nationally accredited by the [[Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs]] (ACBSP).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://acbsp.org/page/membership_list|title=Educational Members - Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs|website=acbsp.org}}</ref>

==Admissions==
Post University does not report [[Academic grading in the United States#Grade conversion|GPA]], [[SAT]], or [[ACT (test)|ACT]] scores for admitted students to the [[United States Department of Education|U.S. Department of Education]] [[National Center for Education Statistics]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Post University Admission Requirements |url=https://www.collegesimply.com/colleges/connecticut/post-university/admission/|website=collegesimply.com |publisher=CollegeSimply{{!}}[[United States Department of Education|U.S. Department of Education]] [[National Center for Education Statistics]] |access-date=April 4, 2025}}</ref> To enroll at the main campus, applicants must provide an attestation confirming high school graduation or equivalent. If an applicant has less than a 2.00 high school cumulative grade point average, a personal statement must be submitted for review by the provost. If approved, the applicant will be provisionally accepted.<ref>{{cite web |title=Main Campus Undergraduate Admissions Requirements |url=https://post.edu/admissions/oncampus-students/undergraduate/ |website=post.edu |publisher=Post University |access-date=5 April 2025}}</ref>

==Rankings==
{{Infobox US university ranking
| USNWR_REG = 151–165
}}
In 2025, ''[[U.S. News & World Report]]'' ranked Post Nos. 151–165 out of 171 Regional Universities North, Nos.646-686 out of 686 universities in Nursing, and No.131 out of 165 in Top Performers on Social Mobility.<ref>{{cite web |title=Post University Rankings|url=https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/post-university-1401|website=usnews.com |publisher=[[U.S. News & World Report]] |access-date=17 February 2025}}</ref>

==Athletics==
{{Main|Post Eagles}}
Post University, known athletically as the Eagles, is a member of the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]], primarily competing in the [[Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference]] (CACC). Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, football, tennis, and track and field; while women's sports include basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Non-varsity programs include cheerleading, and [[List of equestrian sports|equestrian sports]]. An esports lab was opened on Post University's main campus in 2022.<ref name="auto2"/>

== Notable alumni ==
<gallery class="center" widths="160" heights="160" perrow="6" caption="Notable Post University alumni">
File:Mario Abdo Benítez 2023 (cropped).jpg | [[Mario Abdo Benítez]], former [[President of Paraguay|president]] of [[Paraguay]]

File:Mercedes_Martinez_at_Smash_Canusa.jpg| [[Mercedes Martinez|Jazmín Benítez]], professional [[Wrestling|wrestler]]

File:Gregory_C._Knight_(4).jpg|[[Gregory C. Knight]], adjutant general of the [[Vermont National Guard]]

</gallery>
* [[Gregory C. Knight]], adjutant general of the [[Vermont National Guard]] beginning in 2019<ref name="Arcari">{{cite news |last=Arcari |first=Brandon |date=March 8, 2019 |title=New day for Vermont Guard as Knight takes over |url=https://vermontbiz.com/news/2019/march/08/new-day-vermont-guard-knight-takes-over |work=Vermont Business |location=South Burlington, VT}}</ref>
* [[Mercedes Martinez|Jazmín Benítez]], professional wrestler better known by her [[ring name]], Mercedes Martinez.
* [[Mario Abdo Benítez]], former president of [[Paraguay]]
* [[Selim Noujaim]], former member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]]
* [[Michael Jarjura]], former [[Waterbury, Connecticut|mayor of Waterbury, Connecticut]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://archives.rep-am.com/2011/10/23/michael-j-jarjura-2/|title=Michael J. Jarjura &#124; Republican American Archives|first=Republican|last=American|date=October 23, 2011}}</ref>
* [[Donna Veach]], member of the [[Connecticut House of Representatives]]

==References==
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==External links==
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* [https://posteagles.com/ Athletics website]

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