Union University - Lest We Forget Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Union ' s massive develop- ment program began in the nnid-60 ' s when it became ap- parent it would not be feasible for the college to continue building at its present location This was due in part to the ex tremely high prices being ask- ed for surrounding property and the unwillingness of some owners to sell. In 1968 the Tennessee Bap- tist Convention approved the plan of the college to move to a new location. During the next few months a total of 284 acres on U.S. Highway 45 Bypass was purchased. The steps were long and many in reaching the goal of a new campus. In the process Union came close to moving to Shelby County because of the possibility of two large financial gifts from Memphis businessmen. After discussion and much controversy, the gift was withdrawn and Union ' s future remained in Jackson. Plans for the new campus were developed; an advance- ment campaign was initiated to secure required funds, and on May 7, 1974, the site was dedicated and ground was broken.

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HpnppMiPMi j«t «a approved on July 30, the plans for the student village wl -presently under construction, Occupalj ■ f the new campus and student housing fcxpected to be In September, 1975. This move to the new campus will cc cide with the Sesquicentennlal yea Union, tracing its heritage to 1825 Jackson Male Academy It will also be i tentennlal year of the institution ' s ex» klence under the sponsorship of the snnessee Baptist Convention. Ion University looks forward I d progress and growth as it Ihead to a modern campus