Cincinnati State history

1970 – Cincinnati Technical Institute purchased the Courter Tech High School property from the Cincinnati Board of Education for $8.4 million.

In 1976, Frederick Schlimm succeeded Clifford House to become the second president of the institution, and over the next decade the College grew steadily.

1978 – The Courter Tech auditorium was renovated to make way for the college’s new library, the Learning Resource Center (LRC), which was opened in 1978.

1981 – The launch of the “$1 Million Select Campaign (to sustain technical excellence)” marked the first time in CTC’s history that financial support was sought from corporations, foundations and individuals.

The campaign was a success and exceeded the $1 Million mark in 1983.

1984 – Groundbreaking for the Center for Learning and Social Care reflected the needs of a diverse student population with the opening of a day care center on campus.

Doctor James Long became the third President of the college in 1990, and enrollment exceeded 5,000 students for the first time that year.

1994 - The Health Professions Building and the Ludlow Parking Garage open, coinciding with the College’s 25th anniversary.

In May 1995, the State of Ohio approved the purchase of Cincinnati West Airport in Harrison, Ohio, to serve the aviation program at the College.

He was formally inaugurated on March 6, 1998.

In 2000, the College purchased the Workforce Development Center (WDC) in Evendale to serve as a site for corporate training programs including computer skills, hazardous materials and industrial maintenance training.

2001 – The college celebrates former athletic director and long-time men’s basketball coach John Hurley’s 500th win.

In September 2003, a second parking garage (Central Parkway Garage) was opened to serve the increasing student population, which hit the 8,000 mark earlier that year.

The Advanced Technology & Learning Center (ATLC) opened in November 2004, coinciding with the College’s 35th anniversary.

2008 - Cincinnati State introduced a Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency major to address the needs of growing industries in Ohio and middle America.

In April 2009, the College received a significant grant from the United States Department of Labor in order to expand the program.

In April 2012 College officials signed an agreement with a private partner to rehabilitate an office building in downtown Middletown, Ohio, to serve as the base for a campus.

In September 2014 the College marked its 45th anniversary with a week of Founders Days activities, including recognition of the faculty and staff members who served when the College began.