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Article: House OKs USC name change/ School may offer more programs
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- February 26, 2002
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DENVER - The University of Southern Colorado is one step closer to
becoming Colorado State University-Pueblo.
The House Education Committee voted unanimously Monday for USC's
name change.
House Bill 1324's sponsor, Rep. Joyce Lawrence, R-Pueblo, said the
name change could make the Pueblo university more attractive,
especially to Colorado students, and provide the area with more
public higher education programs.
"It's just one more step that will make us stronger," Lawrence
said.
CSU President Al Yates told lawmakers Monday the legislation is