TAMIU Annual Report 2019

2019 Annual Report / AWORLDOF DIFFERENCE Through the Years/ DIFFERENCE 18 1977 The 65th Legislature approves HB 944 (Hale/ Truan), changing the University’s name to Laredo State University and establishing the UniversitySystemofSouthTexas(USST).The University becomes Laredo State University effective September 1, 1977. 1979 University Hall welcomes students. Designed by Laredo-based architects AlfonsoLeyendeckerandGuillermoCavazos, itfeaturesdramaticbrickarches,alushly paved courtyard and redwoodbenches. 1982 TheKillamFamilydonates$100,000towards theconstructionofa60-roomshareddormitory ontheLJC-LSUjointcampus.RadcliffeKillam notes, “…the best way Laredoans can make friends throughout the world is to expand the scope of local colleges.” 1984 After15yearsatthehelmoftheUniversity, Dr.BillyF.Cowartannounceshisresignation. Enrollment at LSU reaches 1000 for the first time.