University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
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University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma |
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| Established | 1908 |
| Type | Public |
| Endowment | $3,500,000[1] |
| President | John Feaver |
| Dean | Eloy Chavez |
| Students | 1,400 |
| Location | Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA |
| Address | 1727 West Alabama Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018 |
| Telephone | 405-224-3140 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Mascot | Drover |
| Affiliations | Sooner Athletic Conference |
| Website | www.usao.edu |
The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, or USAO, is a public liberal arts institution located in Chickasha, southwest of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
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[edit] History
The University was founded in 1908 as the Oklahoma Industrial Institute and College for Girls. The name was changed in 1912 to Oklahoma College for Women. In 1965 the school became coeducational and the name was once again changed, this time to Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts. In 1974, the name was changed to the current name, University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.
[edit] Academics
The University places an emphasis on its Arts, Humanities and Music programs, but offers a wide spectrum of degrees, including Business Administration, Physics, Education, Psychology, and Mathematics.
[edit] Campus
Fourteen buildings on the USAO campus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Oklahoma College for Women Historic District.[2]
[edit] Athletics
USAO's colors are green and gold and its mascot is the Drover. The athletics programs attract students from all over the world. Its teams compete in the Sooner Athletic Conference
[edit] Accolades
USAO has been rated best in the west for public liberal arts colleges for many years by US News and World Report.
[edit] Notable Alumni
Famed Indian storyteller Te Ata (Mary Thompson) graduated from OCW in 1919.
[edit] References
- 1 "NET ASSETS OF FOUNDATIONS" tulsaworld.com retrieved December 26, 2006
[edit] External links
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| Member Institutions: John Brown University • Lubbock Christian University • Mid-America Christian University • Northwestern Oklahoma State University • Oklahoma Baptist University • Oklahoma Christian University • Oklahoma City University • Saint Gregory's University • University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma • Southern Nazarene University • Wayland Baptist University Associate Member: Rogers State University Hillcats |
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