An  Acronym is a word formed from the initial letters or groups of letters of words in a set phrase or series of words and pronounced as a separate word or a set of initials representing a name, organization, or the like, with each letter pronounced separately. 

Ursinus and higher education use a lot of them. 

Not sure of the meaning of those words or initials being used in a conversation around campus?  Refer to the Acronym List to gain insight.