Mission of St. John Baptist De La Salle

La Salle University is a private, Catholic university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The university was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle.
  • Former name: La Salle College (1863–1984)
  • Motto: Virtus, Scientia (Latin)
  • Motto in English: Virtue, Knowledge
  • Type: Private university
  • Established: 1863
  • Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic · (Christian Brothers)
  • Academic affiliations: IALU ACCU · NAICU
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