Indiana Tech history

1933: Indiana Technical College’s first graduating class consisted of 13 electrical engineers.

1939: Indiana Tech’s library started in the building’s basement with a $200 budget for books.

1955: First classes held on current campus at Washington and Anthony boulevards due to overflowing enrollments at the original site.

1960: Indiana Tech obtained the first computer in Fort Wayne, an IBM 1620.

Under his leadership, which lasted until 1963, Indiana Tech experienced profound changes as it grew in size, impact and reputation around the world.

1967: Edward Dugan appointed president after resignation of Thoma.

1972: Charles Terrell became president after the resignation of Dugan.

1982: The Extended Studies Division, which is now the College of Professional Studies (CPS), began offering correspondence courses for adults.

1988: Indiana Tech extended beyond Fort Wayne with CPS classes in Indianapolis.

1995: A third Indiana Tech campus was established in South Bend.

1999: MBA program began in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis.

The Dana Building is still in use, but was renamed the Zollner Engineering Center after being renovated and doubled in size in 2000.

2001: Pierson Center and Abbott Center built.2001: First Indiana Tech location in Huntington opened.

2004: Wellness Center opened in Schaefer Center space formerly used as cafeteria.

2006: The Cyber Warriors, Indiana Tech’s cyber defense team, wins its first of 13 total Indiana Collegiate Cyber Defense Competitions.

2009: Indiana Tech launched northeast Indiana’s first doctoral program, the Ph.D. in Global Leadership.

2011: CPS established first campus outside of Indiana, in Louisville, Ky.

2012: Warrior Row C opened to provide additional suite-style housing for freshmen.

2015: Chicago locations opened at Naperville and Wilmette.

2018: Office of Diversity and Inclusion is created.