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2006-10-18 14:29:41 · 2 answers · asked by shuincorp1918 2 in Education & Reference Higher Education (University +)

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Its nestled in the Shenandoah Valley in the beautiful state of Virginia.
Here is a short history of this university.
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The university was established by the Virginia General Assembly in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg. In 1914, the name of the university was changed to the State Normal School for Women at Harrisonburg. Authorization to award bachelor's degrees was granted in 1916. During this initial period of development, the campus plan was established and six buildings were constructed.

The university became the State Teachers College at Harrisonburg in 1924 and continued under that name until 1938, when it was named Madison College in honor of the fourth president of the United States. In 1977 the university's name was changed to James Madison University.

Wait, theres more; its very fascinating.
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Dr. Samuel Page Duke became the second president of the university in 1919 upon the resignation of Burruss, who became president of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. During Duke's administration, nine major buildings were constructed.

In 1946 men were first enrolled as regular day students. Dr. G. Tyler Miller became the third president of the university in 1949, following the retirement of Duke. During Miller's administration, from 1949 to 1970, the campus was enlarged by 240 acres and 19 buildings were constructed. Major curriculum changes were made and the university was authorized to grant master's degrees in 1954.

In 1966, by action of the Virginia General Assembly, the university became a coeducational institution.

2006-10-18 14:49:37 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 1 0

Harrisonburg, Virginia

2006-10-18 14:31:37 · answer #2 · answered by retorik75 5 · 1 0

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