University seal

The Messiah University seal is the official ceremonial mark of the institution. As such, it is reserved for more limited use than the logo.

Historically, institutional seals were used to authenticate official messages. Their design is purposefully intricate and descriptive. Messiah University has used the book and the lamp as a design element of its seal since 1969 to “suggest the ready accessibility of knowledge both religious and secular.” The University’s motto, “Christ Preeminent,” which was adopted in 1951, is also an integral element of the seal. The academic descriptor “Liberal and Applied Arts and Sciences” was updated in March 2002 from the former “Liberal Arts” to more accurately reflect the breadth of Messiah’s current academic curriculum.

The College Seal is reserved as the official ceremonial mark of the institution for usages such as official documents, diplomas, citations and special signature merchandise items. It should not be used routinely on print or electronic communications or merchandise. Use of the seal must be approved by the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications (717-691-6027) and artwork may be obtained only through the Office of Marketing and Communications. To ensure consistency, the artwork and text inside the seal should not be altered in any way, and all previous versions of the University seal should be retired from use.