Universitys' Mottos

The Latin motto I choose was for Princeton University, which is one of the colleges I visited over the summer. "Dei Sub Numine Viget" is the university's official motto and translates as "Under God's Power She Flourishes".  The origins of the motto seem to be unknown from my research. However, the college was founded in 1746, perhaps when the motto was adopted, by Presbyterians and for part of its long history, was affiliated with the church. I actually got to see one of the older churches that they hold graduation at which is at the front entrance of campus. The motto matches very well with not only the university grounds but also what the university is hoping to achieve in the world I believe. The university grounds are so beautiful. There are many trees and gardens and green spaces, it feels like the grounds are under God's power/watch, that the university is actually flourishing. I think it also fits with the university's mission as well, which is to develop the world further through the education of young people. Thus, the world, or mother nature (she), flourishes into its utmost potential.  The University's informal motto, after all, is "In the Nation's Service and the Service of Humanity".