Midwestern State University

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Midwestern State University is the only exclusive, public liberal arts college in Texas and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, the university has a current enrollment of approximately 6,500 students. Founded in 1922 as Wichita Falls Junior College , it was renamed Hardin Junior College in 1937 when it moved to its present location. In 1946, a senior division was added and it was renamed Hardin College. In 1950 the name was changed to Midwestern University and in 1961 it became a state-supported university. The school's final name change occurred in 1975, becoming Midwestern State University and is one of four independent public universities in Texas with its own Board of Regents and where non-resident student tuition is only slightly above resident tuition rates. The university's campus has grown to 179 acres (0.7 km²) with 48 buildings distinctive for their architectural uniformity of red brick, tiled roofs and arched facades.

Contents 1 Academics 2 Athletics 3 Student Organizations 4 Notable Alumni 5 Notable Faculty, Lecturers and Staff 6 Twin Universities 7 External links

[edit] Academics

Midwestern State University is organized into six colleges with 16 undergraduate programs offering 43 majors, 30 minors and nine graduate programs offering 24 majors and 16 minors.

MSU is the only university in Texas with membership in the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges and was the first public university in Texas to establish a core curriculum. The university is also a member of the Association of American Colleges and Universities.

[edit] Athletics

The Midwestern State Mustangs are members of the Lone Star Athletic Conference with eight intercollegiate NCAA Division II athletic teams. Students can also participate in numerous intramural sports.

[edit] Student Organizations

Students participate in over 100 student organizations and 14 nationally affiliated fraternities and sororities.

[edit] Notable Alumni

• Cotton Fitzsimmons -- Former Phoenix Suns head coach
• Dominic Rhodes -- National Football League running back
• Bryan Gilmore -- National Football League wide receiver
• Phil McGraw -- Dr. Phil

[edit] Notable Faculty, Lecturers and Staff

• John Tower -- United States Senator
• Larry McMurtry -- American Novelist

[edit] Twin Universities

• Environment Campus Birkenfeld

[edit] External links

• Official website
• Official athletics website
• Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges

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