Who founded Oklahoma State?
The story of Oklahoma State University began on Christmas Eve, 1890, at the McKennon Opera House in Oklahoma's territorial capital of Guthrie when Territorial Governor George W. Steele signed legislation establishing an Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College (OAMC) in Payne County.
How old is Oklahoma State?
Founded on Christmas Day in 1890 under the Morrill Act as Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College, Oklahoma State University has grown through its traditions and culture to become one of America's premier land-grant universities.
When did Oklahoma State change its name?
On July 1, 1957, Oklahoma Aɪmp;M College officially became Oklahoma State University. Technical branches were established in Okmulgee in 1946 and in Oklahoma City in 1961, later renamed the OSU Institute of Technology and OSU-Oklahoma City.
Why did Oklahoma A&M change its name?
On May 15, 1957, Oklahoma Aɪmp;M changed its name to the Oklahoma State University of Agricultural and Applied Sciences, to reflect the broadening scope of its curriculum.