University of San Antonio explained

University of San Antonio
Former Name:San Antonio Female College (1894–1918)
Westmoorland College (1918–1937)
Established:1894
City:San Antonio
State:Texas

The University of San Antonio was a Methodist institution of higher education located in San Antonio, Texas. It was founded as San Antonio Female College by Dr. John E. Harrison Sr. in 1894.[1] The name was changed to Westmoorland College in 1918 and to the University of San Antonio in 1937. In 1942, the campus was combined with Trinity University,[2] which adopted the alumni of the University of San Antonio. Trinity, in turn, built a new campus and left the old University of San Antonio campus in 1952.

Note: This university was not related to the later University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Street Smarts: Namesake of Harrison Road helped create Saguaro National Park. Leighton. David. September 5, 2016. Arizona Daily Star. en. January 8, 2020.
  2. News: History teacher seeks information about Jackson Middle School's namesake. Allen. Paula. January 27, 2018. San Antonio Express-News. April 10, 2018. Hearst Communications.