University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma, Chickasha, Oklahoma

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The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) was founded as an industrial institute for girls in 1908 and evolved into the Oklahoma College for Women four years later. The college was influential in helping define the scope and direction for public education for women in this country. In 1965, the site became the Oklahoma College of Liberal Arts and in 1974 was renamed USAO. It is Oklahoma's only publicly-supported liberal arts college. The historical significance of the Oklahoma College for Women led to its listing as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places. Planning funds will help USAO to conduct archival research and undertake an assessment survey of the buildings and landscapes in its historic district.

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma received a Getty grant in 2004 for $75,000 to support campus heritage planning.