About the Institution
Founded in 1922 as Wichita Falls Junior College, it was remed Hardin Junior College in 1937 when it moved to its present location. In 1946, a senior division was added and it was remed Hardin College. In January 1950, the me changed to Midwestern University, the junior college division remaining Hardin Junior College. In these years, wider recognition came to the school. In March 1948, the University became a member of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. In January 1959, the University added a Graduate School which received full approval from the State Board of Education in August of that year. A further change in the school's status came September 1, 1961, when by action of the 56th Legislature of the State of Texas, Midwestern University became part of the Texas Colleges and Universities System and the junior college division was dissolved. In 1975, the Texas Legislature changed the me to Midwestern State University.