Established in 1854 as Salem Normal School by the humanitarian endeavours of Horace Mann, the Salem State University looks back upon a long history. Horace Mann was a former Massachusetts state legislator and Secretary of Education, seeing education as an equaliser. In 1932, the school was renamed Salem Teachers College. In 1960, it became the State Teachers’ College at Salem. In 1968, the name was then changed to Salem State College. During that time, the campus was developed impressively, as new buildings and halls were constructed. It was not until 2010 that the school was named Salem State University. Since its founding, Salem State University has not shifted from its focus to providing education to those, who might not have had the same access to it.Show more
Academics at Salem State University
Currently, the university offers both Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in their many Colleges, such as their College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, College of Health and Human Services, School of Education, School of Graduate Studies and School of Continuing and Professional Studies. As for the programmes to choose from, Salem State University has over 280 to choose from, including different kinds of languages, architecture, communications, business administration, social sciences, health studies and much more. Today, the university is one of the largest state universities of the Commonwealth and was named a Top Producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars in 2011 and 2017.
Student Life at Salem State University
As for Fall 2017, almost 40% of the first year students were of colour. All in all, there was a total student enrolment of almost 9,000 (Fall 2017) and in the same year, over 2,000 number of degrees awarded. With almost 10,000 students and 756 hired academic staff , the Salem State University has a broad and diverse student life. The athletics programme at Salem State University covers everything from the classical types of sports such as baseball, basketball, golf, dance, and ice hockey. With over 60 student clubs, all interests from politics, media, religion or culture are addressed. In addition to that, there are five campuses and six residence halls
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