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1. Early Recruitment Poster Early Recruitment Poster Universities and colleges; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; University of Indianapolis; Posters; United Brethren Church--Indiana In September 1905 the University opened its doors with 74 students enrolled in nine programs. That first building served as the entire campus: classrooms, dormitory, dining hall, and more. At first the...

2. A 1920s-era Greyhound Football Team Scrimmages on a Makeshift Field A 1920s-era Greyhound Football Team Scrimmages on a Makeshift Field Universities and colleges; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; University of Indianapolis; Football; Football players; Sports Cardinal and grey became the official University colors in 1919 (based on student admiration for the hues in a favorite professor’s dress). It wasn’t until 1926 that students chose a mascot. The consensus...

3. First Campus Building, Now on National Register of Historic Places, University of Indianapolis First Campus Building, Now on National Register of Historic Places, University of Indianapolis University of Indianapolis; Universities and colleges; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis Indiana’s United Brethren Church was eager to establish a centrally located university in the Hoosier state, and on October 6, 1902, Indiana Central University was founded. In a deal with a local developer,...

4. Ray Crowe at Commencement Ray Crowe at Commencement Universities and colleges; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; University of Indianapolis; Crowe, Ray; Coaches The Greyhounds’ long tradition of athletic success includes standouts Ray and George Crowe. Each excelled in three collegiate sports. Ray, Class of ’38, later coached Crispus Attucks High School to...

5. Five Successive Indy Mayors Help Launch Civic Institute at UIndy Five Successive Indy Mayors Help Launch Civic Institute at UIndy Universities and colleges; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; University of Indianapolis; Politicians; Politicians--Indiana; Mayors; Citizens Forum (Indianapolis, Ind.) In keeping with its legacy of service, in 2001 UIndy created the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning and the Center for Aging & Community. The Richard G. Lugar Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders,...

6. A 1950s-era Parade Float Touts the University's New Motto A 1950s-era Parade Float Touts the University’s New Motto University of Indianapolis; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; Universities and colleges; Parades; Floats (Parades) When President I. Lynd Esch was inaugurated in 1945, he was determined to strengthen the University’s commitment to its community. Under his watch, the University adopted its motto, “Education for...

7. UIndy schools of Physical, Occupational Therapy Enjoy National Reputations UIndy schools of Physical, Occupational Therapy Enjoy National Reputations University of Indianapolis; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; Universities and colleges; Physical therapy; Students; Medical personnel The University’s reputation for health sciences continues to flourish. Its College of Health Sciences includes the nationally recognized Krannert School of Physical Therapy, founded in 1979, and the...

8. Smith Mall and Its Centennial Sculpture are at the Heart of UIndy's Campus Smith Mall and Its Centennial Sculpture are at the Heart of UIndy’s Campus University of Indianapolis; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; Universities and colleges; Aerial views; Spring Effectively signaling the change from “Indiana Central” to “University of Indianapolis,” a large parking lot at the center of campus was replaced in 1998 with a lush, welcoming green space highlighted...

9. Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Hosts Nationally Known Artists each Year Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center Hosts Nationally Known Artists each Year University of Indianapolis; Universities and colleges--Indiana--Indianapolis; Universities and colleges; Music; Musicians; Concert programs Performing and visual arts have a long history at UIndy. Vocal ensembles were popular among students in the early days, and an impressive faculty concert series has continued to grow since its launch in...

10. Union Christian College, Merom, Indiana Union Christian College, Merom, Indiana Sullivan County (Ind.); Merom Conference Center; Union Christian College (Merom, Ind.); Church colleges; Universities and colleges Merom was founded in 1817 on the Wabash River. Union Christian College was founded in 1859 and was one of the first co-educational colleges that allowed women to take the same classes as men. It closed...

11. Evansville College, Administration Hall, Evansville, Indiana Evansville College, Administration Hall, Evansville, Indiana Vanderburgh County (Ind.); Universities and colleges In 1917 Evansville acquired Moores Hill College, a Methodist school founded in 1854 in Dearborn County. Renamed Evansville College, it opened in temporary quarters in 1919. By 1922, the college had a new...

12. Main Building, Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana Main Building, Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana St. Joseph County (Ind.); University of Notre Dame; Universities and colleges Father Edward Sorin founded the University of Notre Dame du Lac in 1842. The university is well respected worldwide. It is one of several institutions making St. Joseph County a regional center for higher...

13. Hartsville College, Hartsville, Indiana 1850-1897 Hartsville College, Hartsville, Indiana 1850-1897 Bartholomew County (Ind.); Universities and colleges; Hartsville College was founded in 1850 to train men and women of limited means. The college building was destroyed by a fire in 1898, after which the school relocated to Huntington and became known as...

14. Purdue University, Women's Residence Hall Purdue University, Women's Residence Hall Tippecanoe County (Ind.); Purdue University; Universities and colleges The Women's Residence Halls (later renamed Windsor Halls) were completed in 1934. Purdue hired two notable female counselors, aviatrix Amelia Earhart and efficiency expert Lilian Galbreth-mother character...

15. View of Wabash College Campus, early 1900s View of Wabash College Campus, early 1900s Montgomery County (Ind.); Universities and colleges; Educational facilities This winter vista of Crawfordsville's Wabash College reveals several prominent central campus structures. Started as an all male preparatory school in 1832, Wabash has grown to become one of the most nationally...

16. Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana Wabash County (Ind.); Universities and colleges; Manchester College (North Manchester, Ind.) Manchester College was established by the United Brethren Church in 1860 as Roanoke Classical Seminary in Roanoke, Indiana. It became Manchester College when it was moved to North Manchester, Indiana,...

17. Main Building, Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana Main Building, Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana Madison County (Ind.); Universities and colleges; Porches This building was originally home to the publisher Gospel Trumpet Company. In 1917, it became known as "Old Main" on the Anderson College campus and remained in use until 1968 when it was razed for the...

18. Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division Administration Building Indiana State Normal School Eastern Division Administration Building Indiana State Normal School, Eastern Division; Educational facilities; Universities and colleges The Ball Family acquired assets of a defunct normal school in Muncie and donated the property for the formation of the Indiana State Normal School, Eastern Division in 1918. The small college grew steadily...

19. Senator Richard Lugar at Geothermal Project Groundbreaking Senator Richard Lugar at Geothermal Project Groundbreaking Ball State University; Universities and colleges; Lugar, Richard Beginning in 2009, with the first phase completed in 2012, Ball State began the process of installing a revolutionary geothermal energy system to heat and cool its campus. The energy system uses the earth...

20. Bracken Library Bracken Library Ball State University; Students; College students; Universities and colleges; Libraries In the fall of 1975, Ball State fulfilled a long-standing need for a modern library space with the opening of the Alexander M. Bracken Library. In 1979, the burgeoning College of Business received a unified...
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