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Explore the key events in Western Michigan University's history from 1970-1979, including the renaming of academic schools, significant enrollment growth, and the tenure of President John T. Bernhard. Discover more about WMU's rich history on their website.
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Western Michigan UniversityHistory of Events From 1970-1979 By: Holly Hagar EDT 347 Next Page
1970 • The schools that were known as: Applied Arts and Sciences Business Education General Studies Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduate Studies were all renamed. • The new names consisted of: the colleges of Applied Sciences Business Education General Studies Arts and Sciences the Graduate College Next Page
1973 • WMU’s student enrollment more than doubled, going from 9,000 to 22,000 students. Next Page
1974 John T. Bernhard is elected as WMU‘s fourth President, he was in office from September 1974 to June 1985 Next Page
1976 Private contributions can now be made to the University. Donations help build Waldo Library. Next Page
1977 WMU’s Foundation organization elects Wm. John Upjohn and Arthur Homer as the first president and vice president of its board of Directors. Next Page
Who was President from 1974 and 1985? John T. Bernhard William John
Correct!!!!! John T. Bernhard was the President of Western Michigan University from 1974 to 1985. Next Page
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Bio PageThis presentation was created by Holly Hagar • This is the website I used:http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/history_timeline-1970.html • For additional information about WMU you can visit their website:www.wmich.edu