University of Albuquerque

The University of Albuquerque
Former names
  • St. Francis Summer College (1920–1940)
  • Catholic Teachers' College of New Mexico (1940–1950)
  • College of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande (1950–1966)
TypePrivate
Active1920–1986
Religious affiliation
Catholic
PresidentAlfred McBride (1986)[1]
Academic staff
60 (1986)[1]
Students1,180 (1986)[1]
Location
Albuquerque
,
New Mexico
,
U.S.
CampusUrban, 68 acres (28 ha)[1]
Colors
  • Blue and gold[2]
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NicknameDons

The University of Albuquerque was a Catholic liberal arts university in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which opened in 1920 and closed in 1986. Its former campus on Albuquerque's West Side now houses St. Pius X High School.

  1. ^ a b c d Engel, Mary (February 12, 1986). "Lack of Money Forces Closing Plan for U of A". Albuquerque Journal. Retrieved March 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Women to be Receptionists at Dedication of St. Joseph". Albuquerque Journal. October 14, 1952. Retrieved March 12, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.