All Those Names!

Chicago State University’s Official Names, 1867 to 1971

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Chicago State University joined the ranks of the nation's universities as of July 29, 1971

  1. 1867 Teacher Training School, Blue Island
  2. 1869 Cook County Normal School, relocated in Englewood
  3. 1897 Chicago Normal School, Chicago Board of Education
  4. 1913 Chicago Normal College
  5. 1938 Chicago Teachers College
  6. 1961 Chicago Teachers College South
  7. 1965 Illinois Teachers College: Chicago South
  8. 1967 Chicago State College
  9. 1971 Chicago State University

 
Chicago State University Names