DonateMartin University Celebrates Anniversary
On Wednesday, August 9, Martin University will celebrate its 29th Anniversary. On that date in 1977, the university, originally named Martin Center College, received a letter from the Indiana Commission for Post-Secondary Education authorizing Martin to function as a school.
"We have come a long way from our humble beginning nearly 30 years ago," said Rev. Fr. Boniface Hardin, Founder and President of Martin University. "There are a lot of people who said that a university like Martin wouldn’t work, but it has. Enrollment continues to grow every year. I couldn’t be prouder of the accomplishments of our graduates, faculty, and staff."
Through the leadership of Fr. Hardin, the original mission of Martin University remains: to serve low-income, minority, and adult learners in a healing, freedom-minded environment. This mission has provided more than 1,200 degrees to Indianapolis students, enabling them to get better jobs, build self-esteem, and serve as role models to family and friends.
Martin University, originally located at 35th St. and College Ave., moved to its current location on Avondale Place in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood in 1987. Housed initially in a former church and school, the campus grew to include many other structures in the immediate area. In 2001, a $10-million-dollar Educational Center and adjoining Peace Garden opened.
Martin University is the only predominately African-American accredited liberal arts institution of higher learning in Indiana. Martin offers 17 undergraduate degrees and two graduate degrees. The average student is 40 years old.
For more information on Martin University, please call (317) 543-3243 or visit www.martin.edu. Martin is located at 2171 Avondale Place, Indianapolis, IN, near the intersection of 22nd Street and North Sherman Drive.