William Penn University
 William Penn University  (University)    | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1873 |
| Type | Private university |
| Run by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) | |
William Penn University is a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa. It was founded by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1873 as Penn College. In 1933, the name was changed to William Penn College, and finally to William Penn University in 2000.
History
Penn College opened September 24, 1873.[1] The college's name was changed from Penn College to William Penn College in 1933, sparking a controversy whether or not the institution had ceased to exist as an educational institution. That matter was settled once and for all by the Iowa Supreme Court which ruled that Penn College had not ceased to exist as an educational institution.[2] In 2000, the name was changed again from William Penn College to William Penn University.
In 1916, fire destroyed the original campus and Penn's business manager Robert Williams and freshman student Harry Oakley were killed when the four-ton college bell crashed through the main building and buried them beneath it.
In 1995, William Penn's 'College for Working Adults' was founded, which enrolls non-traditional students in an evening program of accelerated study. In January 2000 the college returned to the NAIA Division II. William Penn is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.[3]
Campus Ministries
Per the school's website: "At William Penn University, students are encouraged, but not required, to participate in religious life programming. Programming sponsored by Campus Ministries is Christian in orientation and interdenominational in nature. Campus Ministry assists students to explore questions of faith in a nurturing environment and discover spiritual resources to face life's challenges."[4]
An Alumnus on Wikispooks
| Person | Born | Died | Nationality | Summary | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul McCracken | 29 December 1915 | 3 August 2012 | Canada | Economist | Canadian economist |
References
- ↑ Watson, S. Arthur (1971). William Penn College: A Product and A Producer. Oskaloosa, IA: William Penn College.
- ↑ https://www.westlaw.com
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20080513201021/http://www.wmpenn.edu/AboutPenn/PennHistory/tabid/84/Default.aspx
- ↑ https://www.wmpenn.edu/student-life/campus-ministries
