Savannah State University History

1. What was the original name of the Savannah State University?

Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths

Savannah State College

Colored College of Georgia

Savannah School for Black Students

The original name of Savannah State University was Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths. This name reflects the institution's historical purpose of providing education to African American students in Georgia.

Explanation

The original name of Savannah State University was Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths. This name reflects the institution's historical purpose of providing education to African American students in Georgia.

2. Who was the first president of then-Georgia State College for Industrial Youths?

W.E. Boggs

Clyde W. Hall

Cheryl D. Dozier

Richard R. Wright, Sr.

Richard R. Wright, Sr. was the first president of then-Georgia State College for Industrial Youths. This implies that he held the position of president before any of the other options listed.

Explanation

Richard R. Wright, Sr. was the first president of then-Georgia State College for Industrial Youths. This implies that he held the position of president before any of the other options listed.

3. On what date did the Georgia General Assembly pass the legislation that established the school for the education and training of colored students that would later become Savannah State University?

Dec. 25, 1822

Nov. 26, 1890

Sept. 4, 1896

June 13, 1874.

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4. In what year did the first officers commission into the military through Savannah State's Navy ROTC program?

1907

1922

1974

1985

In 1974, the first officers commissioned into the military through Savannah State's Navy ROTC program. This suggests that prior to this year, the program did not have the authority to commission officers.

Explanation

In 1974, the first officers commissioned into the military through Savannah State's Navy ROTC program. This suggests that prior to this year, the program did not have the authority to commission officers.

5. When it was first constructed in 1901, how was Hill Hall used?

As an administrative office

As classroom and laboratory space

As a laundry facility

As a boys dormitory

Hill Hall was initially used as a boys dormitory when it was built in 1901. This suggests that the building was intended to house male students during that time.

Explanation

Hill Hall was initially used as a boys dormitory when it was built in 1901. This suggests that the building was intended to house male students during that time.

6. Aside from being the first graduate awarded a baccalaureate degree from Savannah State in 1898, what other history-making feat did Richard R. Wright, Jr., accomplish?

He became the first black to man to receive a doctorate in sociology from the University of Pennsylvania.

He became the first black governor of Georgia.

He became the first man to earn a doctorate from Savannah State.

He became the first black man to independently found a college.

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7. Though founded as an institution for African-American students, Savannah State has long been committed to enhancing diversity and offering anyone -- regardless of race or nationality -- a quality education. In 1963, this was demonstrated when the college took what action?

Launching a study-abroad program to take students to Europe and Asia

Becoming the first of the three black units of the University System of Georgia to admit a white student

Hiring the first white faculty members in college history

Establishing a student-exchange program with the University of Georgia

Savannah State College demonstrated its commitment to diversity in 1963 by becoming the first of the three black units of the University System of Georgia to admit a white student. This action showed that the institution was dedicated to providing a quality education to individuals regardless of their race or nationality. By breaking down racial barriers and opening its doors to students of all backgrounds, Savannah State College took a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and equality.

Explanation

Savannah State College demonstrated its commitment to diversity in 1963 by becoming the first of the three black units of the University System of Georgia to admit a white student. This action showed that the institution was dedicated to providing a quality education to individuals regardless of their race or nationality. By breaking down racial barriers and opening its doors to students of all backgrounds, Savannah State College took a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and equality.

8. Eleven young women were the first female boarding students admitted to then-Georgia State College. What year and under whose administration did this happen?

1921 and Pres. Cyrus G. Wiley

1948 and Pres. James A. Colston

1997 and Pres. Carlton E. Brown

1939 and Pres. Benjamin F. Hubert

In 1921, during the administration of President Cyrus G. Wiley, eleven young women were admitted as the first female boarding students at then-Georgia State College.

Explanation

In 1921, during the administration of President Cyrus G. Wiley, eleven young women were admitted as the first female boarding students at then-Georgia State College.

9. Which United States presidents visited the campus during the Richard R. Wright, Sr., administration?

George Washington and Abraham Lincoln

William McKinley and Howard Taft

Martin Van Buren and William Henry Harrison

James K. Polk and Ulysses S. Grant

During the Richard R. Wright, Sr., administration, the United States presidents who visited the campus were William McKinley and Howard Taft.

Explanation

During the Richard R. Wright, Sr., administration, the United States presidents who visited the campus were William McKinley and Howard Taft.

10. After being named Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youths, Georgia State College and Savannah State College, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents granted the college university status in 1996. Who was president at that time?

Annette K. Brock

Earl G. Yarbrough, Sr.

John T. Wolfe, Jr.

Julius S. Scott, Jr.

Based on the information provided, the question asks about the president of the college at the time when it was granted university status in 1996. The correct answer, John T. Wolfe, Jr., is the only option provided that matches this criteria.

Explanation

Based on the information provided, the question asks about the president of the college at the time when it was granted university status in 1996. The correct answer, John T. Wolfe, Jr., is the only option provided that matches this criteria.