Centrum in 1985.
=== Southern Utah University ===
On February 14, 1990, the Utah State Legislature signed into law a bill to change the name of Southern Utah State College to Southern Utah University, with an effective date of January 1, 1991. Upon reaching university status, President Sherratt was able to receive funding to construct 14 other buildings during his tenure. Sherratt also helped with the launching of the Utah Summer Games and the athletic program achieving NCAA Division I status.
Michael T. Benson became president in 2007. Benson received his master's degree from Notre Dame and his doctorate from University of Oxford. During his time as president, he championed the most ambitious fundraising campaign in SUU history, raising more than $90 million of the $100 million goal, including the three largest donations in SUU history. He also oversaw the construction of the new Science Center, Cedar Hall, and the Carter Carillon. President Benson heightened academic standards and increased resources for …
