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California Baptist University
California Baptist University (Cal Baptist or CBU) is a private university in Riverside, California, United States. Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College, it is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, an organization affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. CBU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College in El Monte, California by the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association, the new college enrolled 120 students during its first year under the leadership of the first president, P. Boyd Smith. In 1953, the college moved under the wing of the California Southern Baptist Convention, the same year that the first edition of the Angelos, the college yearbook, was published. In 1954, the college received its charter from the State of California and eight students became the first to earn undergraduate degrees from CBC.
Soon the college outgrew its facilities, and in 1955 it moved its campus to the then-rural city of Riverside, California. The school's new 75.6-acre campus was already equipped with constructed buildings that could be used for offices, classrooms, and living areas. What is now known as the Annie Gabriel Library, was the first to be built in 1921. In 1927, the original administration building was constructed whereas the W.E. James Building was built in 1934. The building which now houses the ceramics studio and boiler was constructed in 1938. In 1958, the college named its second president, Loyed Simmons.
The 1960s and 1970s brought significant milestones. In 1961, CBC received full regional accreditation from the Western College Association, now known as WSCUC. In 1964, the college began expanding with the construction of the Lancer Arms Apartments as enrollment reached 500. In 1968, Smith Hall and Simmons Hall were constructed and dedicated, named in honor of the college's first two presidents. In 1973, the Wallace Book of Life Building was dedicated. In 1979, the college's $800,000 note for the Riverside campus was paid.
The 1980s and 1990s marked continued academic growth for the college. In 1984, the first graduate degree was granted and accreditation was received from the National Association of Schools of Music. In 1986, the Board of Trustees voted to create the California Baptist College Development Foundation. In 1990, the first Evening College classes were offered in the High Desert, California.
In 1994, Dr. Ronald L. Ellis was named the fifth president of the college, when enrollment stood at 808 students. Under his leadership, enrollment grew to 1,000 by 1995, 1,500 by 1996, and 2,000 by 1997. In 1996, CBC became the first college on the West Coast to receive accreditation from the Association of College Business Schools and Programs (now ACBSP). In 1997, Mission Hall, the Fitness Center, Training Room, and Athletic Offices were constructed.
In September 1998, California Baptist College officially became California Baptist University. In this same year, U.S. News & World Report listed CBU among the top five regional liberal arts colleges for student-faculty ratio.
Between 2000 and 2020, CBU continued to grow in enrollment and academic offerings. Enrollment exceeded 4,700 students in 2010 and reached a record 7,144 in 2013. In 2015, fall enrollment reached 8,541, eclipsing the "8080 by 2020" enrollment goal five years ahead of schedule. In fall 2020, enrollment totaled 11,317 despite the coronavirus pandemic. That year, CBU honored 3,194 graduates in a virtual commencement ceremony.
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California Baptist University
California Baptist University (Cal Baptist or CBU) is a private university in Riverside, California, United States. Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College, it is affiliated with the California Southern Baptist Convention, an organization affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention. CBU is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.
Founded in 1950 as California Baptist College in El Monte, California by the Los Angeles Southern Baptist Association, the new college enrolled 120 students during its first year under the leadership of the first president, P. Boyd Smith. In 1953, the college moved under the wing of the California Southern Baptist Convention, the same year that the first edition of the Angelos, the college yearbook, was published. In 1954, the college received its charter from the State of California and eight students became the first to earn undergraduate degrees from CBC.
Soon the college outgrew its facilities, and in 1955 it moved its campus to the then-rural city of Riverside, California. The school's new 75.6-acre campus was already equipped with constructed buildings that could be used for offices, classrooms, and living areas. What is now known as the Annie Gabriel Library, was the first to be built in 1921. In 1927, the original administration building was constructed whereas the W.E. James Building was built in 1934. The building which now houses the ceramics studio and boiler was constructed in 1938. In 1958, the college named its second president, Loyed Simmons.
The 1960s and 1970s brought significant milestones. In 1961, CBC received full regional accreditation from the Western College Association, now known as WSCUC. In 1964, the college began expanding with the construction of the Lancer Arms Apartments as enrollment reached 500. In 1968, Smith Hall and Simmons Hall were constructed and dedicated, named in honor of the college's first two presidents. In 1973, the Wallace Book of Life Building was dedicated. In 1979, the college's $800,000 note for the Riverside campus was paid.
The 1980s and 1990s marked continued academic growth for the college. In 1984, the first graduate degree was granted and accreditation was received from the National Association of Schools of Music. In 1986, the Board of Trustees voted to create the California Baptist College Development Foundation. In 1990, the first Evening College classes were offered in the High Desert, California.
In 1994, Dr. Ronald L. Ellis was named the fifth president of the college, when enrollment stood at 808 students. Under his leadership, enrollment grew to 1,000 by 1995, 1,500 by 1996, and 2,000 by 1997. In 1996, CBC became the first college on the West Coast to receive accreditation from the Association of College Business Schools and Programs (now ACBSP). In 1997, Mission Hall, the Fitness Center, Training Room, and Athletic Offices were constructed.
In September 1998, California Baptist College officially became California Baptist University. In this same year, U.S. News & World Report listed CBU among the top five regional liberal arts colleges for student-faculty ratio.
Between 2000 and 2020, CBU continued to grow in enrollment and academic offerings. Enrollment exceeded 4,700 students in 2010 and reached a record 7,144 in 2013. In 2015, fall enrollment reached 8,541, eclipsing the "8080 by 2020" enrollment goal five years ahead of schedule. In fall 2020, enrollment totaled 11,317 despite the coronavirus pandemic. That year, CBU honored 3,194 graduates in a virtual commencement ceremony.