History

History

History Acadia

Opened in 1896 to meet the growing educational needs of Melbourne’s west, the University early decades were quite challenging.

1889
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1889

Dr. Wright opens a new campus on thirty-two
acres on University Boulevard donated by Cabell
Outlaw, Jr. (Class of 1937).

1938

1938

Dr. Wright opens a new campus on thirty-two
acres on University Boulevard donated by Cabell
Outlaw, Jr. (Class of 1937).

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2012
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2012

Dr. Wright opens a new campus on thirty-two
acres on University Boulevard donated by Cabell
Outlaw, Jr. (Class of 1937).

2023

2023

Dr. Wright opens a new campus on thirty-two
acres on University Boulevard donated by Cabell
Outlaw, Jr. (Class of 1937).

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