Lewis–Clark State College

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The Lewis -Clark State College is a public undergraduate college in Lewiston, in the U.S. state of Idaho. At the 1893 College founded over 4,000 students are enrolled. The neighboring towns of Lewiston and Clarkston are named after the university. The college offers more than 80 degrees, particularly known is their program in nursing.

History

Today's College was founded in 1893 as a normal school under the name Lewiston State Normal School. Task was to train teachers for the local schools. Due to financing difficulties, the study could start until 1896. 1943, the educational institution was converted into a college with a four-year training period and she was given the right to give in Education graduates a Bachelor of Arts. In addition, the college was renamed in 1946 in Northern Idaho College of Education.

Due to austerity measures, the college was closed in 1951 to be re-opened in 1955 as the Lewis -Clark Normal School of the University of Idaho. Task was to train primary school teachers. In 1963, the independence of the university and the educational institution received university status with four -year course again. The name change to the present name was made in 1971. The study program has been expanded in the coming years to further studies in order to develop the university to a liberal arts college.

Sports

The sports teams of the College call themselves Warriors ( women's teams are called Lady Warriors ). They play in the Frontier Conference. The baseball team of the college holds a record with 15 championships won in the last 31 years.