Egerton University
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Egerton University is a public university whose main campus is located in Njoro, near the city of Nakuru, Kenya.
[edit] History
The school was founded in 1939 and was originally named Egerton Farm School. It was established thanks to a large land grant of 740 acres (3 km²) by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton. The school's original purpose was to prepare white European youth for careers in agriculture.
By 1955, the name had changed to Egerton Agricultural College. A one-year certificate course and a two-year diploma course in agriculture were being offered. In 1958, Lord Egerton donated another 1,100 acres (4.5 km²) of land.
Soon afterwards, the college opened it's doors to people of all races from Kenya and other African countries. The first African principal, Dr. William Odongo Omamo, was appointed in 1966.
In 1979, thanks to support from the Government of Kenya and USAID, the college expanded yet again. It became a part of the University of Nairobi system and by 1987 was classified as a university.
[edit] Modern university
Today, the university offers many exciting academic programs. Students can receive a three year diploma, a Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, or a Ph.D..
In 2005 the University established a partnership with Western Michigan University that allows students to complete half of their degree at Egerton and finish their studies at WMU in a choice of Computer Science, Engineering and Business Administration.
