Spokane University
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Spokane University was a four-year liberal arts college that operated from 1913 to 1933. In 1935 Spokane University was reorganized as Spokane Junior College and moved into the city of Spokane
Spokane, Washington
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 from its original location in the Spokane Valley. The former site of the university, twenty-three acres at Ninth and Herald Streets, has been the home of University High School since 1960.

Notable alumni

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University High School

  • The former site of Spokane University is now considered the old U-High as University High School has moved to a new location on 32nd Rd.
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