1960s
Campus modernization and facilities expansion paralleled rising student activism, civil rights advocacy, and partnerships with local industry, shaping a dynamic era of inclusion.
1960s
Expansion and Student Voice
Fueled by visionary planning and public investment, the campus embarked on significant expansion. A 1959 bond issue supported the opening of the Campus Center and Science Building in 1964, followed by the acquisition of Victor Hall from RCA in 1965. In 1969, Armitage Hall and a library addition addressed overcrowding.
Amid growth, student activism flourished. The founding of the Black Student Unity Movement in 1969 marked a powerful commitment to inclusion, advocacy, and the celebration of Black culture—an enduring pillar of campus life.
Key Milestones
- 1964 — Campus Center and Science Building open
- 1965 — Victor Hall (RCA) acquired (“the annex”)
- 1969 — Armitage Hall and library expansion completed
- 1969 — Black Student Unity Movement founded
Looking Back at the 1960s
