History of the Name

The institution known as Bridgewater State College for more than four decades will kick off the 2010 academic year as Bridgewater State University, its sixth title since its founding in 1840. And, as the name has changed, so too have offerings of majors, minors, and degrees as the institution has evolved into a regional resource ever more prepared to fulfill its mission of providing residents with affordable and accessible higher education, and using its resources to support and advance the economic and cultural life of the region and the commonwealth.

Last Modified: July 26, 2010