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History of Wingate University

By kcannon52

  • Wingate School is founded

    Wingate School is founded
    A group of Baptist congregations in Union County decides to found a school for elementary through high school level students.

  • Wingate becomes a junior college

    Wingate becomes a junior college
    Wingate School changes to a two-year baccalaureate program. Times are tough during the Great Depression but the school survives!

  • Transition to a four-year school

    Transition to a four-year school
    After 57 years as a junior college, Wingate grants its first bachelor's degrees

  • Wingate College becomes Wingate University

    Wingate College becomes Wingate University
    Growth in number of students and programs leads to change in status.