Why Did Mankato State Change Name?

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Mnscu Board Approves Mankato State University Name Change Mankato State University President Richard Rush Said the New Name Reflects His School's Growing...

Why Did Mankato State Change Name?

MnSCU Board Approves Mankato State University Name Change
Mankato State University President Richard Rush said the new name reflects his school's growing national and international presence with its programs in wireless communication, computer science and other areas.

When did Mankato State change name?

The school became Mankato State Teachers College in 1921, Mankato State College in 1957 and Mankato State University in 1975. In 1998, it took the name that stands today—Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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