The institution, founded in 1908, was named the Cameron State School of Agriculture to honor Oklahoma’s first State Superintendent of Schools, E. D. Cameron. After junior college degrees were added in 1927, the name was changed to Cameron State Agricultural College. In 1966, baccalaureate degrees were added; by 1971, CSAC's name had been shortened to Cameron College.
Then, in 1974, the Oklahoma Legislature, in an effort to clarify to prospective students the difference between junior colleges and 4-year institutions, mandated that institutions offering associate degrees be called "colleges" and those that offered bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees be called "universities." Thus, with the stroke of a pen, Cameron College became Cameron University -- a name that has stuck to this day.
By the way, CSSA's agricultural roots have endured. Cameron University still proudly offers agriculture degrees today. And, in 1988 CU's mission was further expanded to offer master's degrees in select professional areas.
When you arrive at GZ, you will find yourself at the northeast corner of campus. Parking is available within feet of the cache. This location is located in an area known for Cameron's liberal arts programs: theatre arts, music, art and forensics.