<P> Colorado A&M shed its image as a narrow technical college and became a university in appearance and title during the 1950s under president Bill Morgan . Providing adequate student housing for an increasing number of youth approaching college age and improving cramped instructional facilities were among the first tests of Morgan 's leadership . He responded , and five new residence halls were completed between 1953 -- 1957 . </P>
<P> Colorado A&M shed its image as a narrow technical college and became a university in appearance and title during the 1950s under president Bill Morgan . Providing adequate student housing for an increasing number of youth approaching college age and improving cramped instructional facilities were among the first tests of Morgan 's leadership . He responded , and five new residence halls were completed between 1953 -- 1957 . </P>
when did colorado a m become colorado state
when did colorado a m become colorado state
1950s
1950s