History
1903 | Established as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute |
1917 | Became a state-supported, two year, agricultural and teacher training college and renamed to The Georgia Normal and Agricultural College |
1932 | Became a part of the University System of Georgia |
1943 | Granted four-year status and renamed to Albany State College |
1981 | First graduate program established |
1996 | Name changed to Albany State University. |
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