Heritage University history

In 1983, Heritage purchased from the Toppenish School District the 11.5 acres of land and buildings comprising the McKinley School.

Degree-completion programs were also developed internationally beginning in 1986.

The Annex, an early 20th century Grange Hall, as well as its land, was acquired in 1990 through a generous donation by Doctor and Mrs.

The Kathleen A. Ross, SNJM Center - Constructed in 1993, The Kathleen A. Ross, SNJM Center houses the HU Library, President’s Office, Academic Skills Center, testing center, and 4 fully operational classrooms.

Beginning in 1999, technology resources from the University of Washington and the Washington State K-20 Network have served Heritage University students and faculty as part of the comprehensive University of Washington-Heritage University partnership.

The Student Service Center, an innovative building designed to function as a one-stop shop for all student services, opened in May 2001.

Additional hardware and software, as well as videoconferencing, are available to students in the campus Community Business and Training Center, which was completed with HUD funds as a joint project with the University of Washington in 2005.

In 2006, ten additional acres were purchased, bringing the total campus site to approximately 28 acres.

In October of 2008, newly installed University President, Kevin C. Eichner, signed a new agreement with Chief John Ballard of the Ottawa Tribe of Oklahoma through which the historical connection between the University and the Tribe was significantly refreshed and expanded.

On its former site, a new building to expand the Heritage University Early Learning Center was completed in 2010.

A fire which started on July 8, 2012, destroyed the university's oldest building, Petrie Hall.

Petrie Hall - Rebuilt in 2014, Petrie Hall houses the Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs Office, four fully-equipped technical classrooms, and an innovative Art Studio and Gallery.