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In 1885, the Illinois Industrial University officially changed its name to the University of Illinois, reflecting its holistic agricultural, mechanical, and liberal arts curricula. [6] This remained the official name for 50 years, until it was changed to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1935; "at" was dropped in the 21st century.
The Tulsa Law School, located in downtown Tulsa, became part of the university in 1943. [23] In 1948, oil magnate William G. Skelly donated funds to found the university radio station, KWGS (named for his initials), now known as Public Radio Tulsa. Skelly House, one-time official residence for the president of the University of Tulsa
James P. Ronda (born May 30, 1943) is a now retired Western American historian. He is also an emeritus professor of history at the University of Tulsa.During his career, which began at Youngstown State University and finished at the University of Tulsa, Ronda became known for his research on the Lewis and Clark Expeditions.
President of Henry Kendall College (Tulsa). [1] [2] [3] 8 Arthur Lee Odell: 1 April 1918 – 3 June 1920 President of Henry Kendall College (Tulsa). [1] [2] [3] 9 James Marcus Gordon: June 1920–1 June 1924 President of Henry Kendall College (Tulsa). First president after formation of the University of Tulsa from Henry Kendall College in 1921 ...
University Hall stood from 1871 until 1938 and was replaced by Gregory Hall and the Illini Union.Pieces were used in the erection of Hallene Gateway. [21]The University of Illinois, originally named "Illinois Industrial University", was one of the 37 universities created under the first Morrill Land-Grant Act, which provided public land for the creation of agricultural and industrial colleges ...
In mid-1935, Tulsa University (TU) expressed their interest in having him become its president, explaining that TU was facing dire financial straits that threatened its very existence and that someone was needed at the helm to put the school on a sound footing. [1] Pontius served 23 years as president until 1958, then became chancellor until ...
Alumni of the Illinois Industrial University (1867–1884), now called University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. Pages in category "Illinois Industrial University alumni" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total.
Turner was displeased with the political process that located the Illinois Industrial University in Urbana, Illinois. [2] Turner spoke at university's cornerstone-laying event, [15] saying: "Industrial education prepares the way for a millennium of labor", words that were carved in stone and placed above the university's main square. [16]