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The Birth of the Land-Grant

The Birth of the Land-Grant. 1862 – President Lincoln signed the Morrill Act Provided a grant of land for each state to have a “People’s College” for the teaching of: Agriculture Mechanical Arts (Engineering) Military Tactics The A&M universities were born. Utah’s Land-Grant College:.

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The Birth of the Land-Grant

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  1. The Birth of the Land-Grant • 1862 – President Lincoln signed the Morrill Act • Provided a grant of land for each state to have a “People’s College” for the teaching of: • Agriculture • Mechanical Arts (Engineering) • Military Tactics • The A&M universities were born

  2. Utah’s Land-Grant College: 1888 – The founding of The Agricultural College of Utah & the Experiment Station by the Territorial Legislature Faculty – Utah Agricultural College

  3. Extra: Land-Grant Updates Name! • 1888 – The Agricultural College of Utah • 1916 – Utah Agricultural College • 1929 – Utah State Agricultural College • 1957 – Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Science • This remains the “official” name of USU

  4. Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

  5. Utah State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences • USU’s primary mission is to serve Utah and the agricultural industry through teaching, research & service • 23,000 students, 850 faculty members • Extension and Continuing Education divisions reach every corner of the state

  6. Utah State University 7 Colleges and over 200 majors • Agriculture • Business • Education & Human Services • Engineering • Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences • Natural Resources • Science

  7. "We must assure that no student who is prepared and who desires the opportunity for a Utah State University education is turned away or denied that opportunity" Stan Albrecht, USU President Utah State University

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