Utica University Timeline

UC History... A Timeline

[1940s] [1950s] [1960s] [1970s] [1980s] [1990s] [2000s] [2010s]

1977

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September 16

Dr. Thomas Sheldon becomes the fourth president of Utica College (seventh chief executive officer).

1976

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Acting president Dr. Harold Rankin becomes the third president of Utica College (sixth chief executive officer).

March 26

SU Chancellor Dr. Melvin Eggers states that there will be no merger or sale of UC and that the College will remain private.

1975

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January 31

State University of New York turns down UC Foundation, and Utica College remains a private institution. UC Foundation owns 26 percent of UC assets, a key factor in the College's efforts to determine its future.

1973

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September

Dr. Carol Guardo of the University of Denver becomes the first woman academic dean in UC's 27-year history.

1972

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Coach Walter Jeff announces the formation of a UC swim team.

1971

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UC enrollment tops 3,000 students for day and evening classes. The college has 115 faculty members.

1970

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August 1

Ambrose J. deFlumere is appointed the second president of Utica College (fifth chief executive officer).