Weber State University (Utah)

Entity: 1334
Entity Type: Colleges and Universities

Abstract

Weber Stake Academy opened its doors on 7 January 1889. Originally operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, ownership was transferred to the State of Utah in 1933. The school operated for twenty-five years as an academy--doing primary and high school work--before becoming a junior college.

Biography/History Notes

Mission: "Weber State University is a student-centered institution focused on two- and four-year programs with a strong commitment to applied learning in technical, professional, and liberal education. Selected masters programs are also available." (From "Capitol Connections" newsletter, volume 2, issue 6, October 1994, page 4.)? Chronology:?1889 -- established as a Mormon academy, functioned as a high school and college?1931 -- Weber College to be established as a state school ("Laws of Utah, 1931," Chapter 58, pages 247-248).?1954 -- due to financial problems, the state attempts to return Weber State to LDS ownership. Voters reject the referendum?1961 -- Weber College transferred from the Board of Education to the trustees ("Laws of Utah, 1961," Chapter 115); designated a senior college ("Laws of Utah, 1961," Chapter 118).?1963 -- Weber College renamed Weber State College ("Laws of Utah, 1963," Chapters 105 & 107).?1990 -- Weber State College renamed Weber State University ("Laws of Utah, 1990," Chapter 193, page 247).

Hierarchy

Board of Higher Education
Weber State University (Utah)

Functions

Higher education