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population. To add flexibility in the scheduling of courses and to recognize the special needs of adult learners, the University added the C.E. Hyde Weekend/Evening Program in 1994. The University established a campus in downtown Fort Worth in 1997 with the relocation of the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, which was established in 1992 and was fully accredited by the American Bar Association. In 2013, the Texas Wesleyan School of Law was acquired by Texas A&M University.
Texas Wesleyan continues to grow in the 21st century. The psychology department moved into its new home, the Nenetta Burton Carter Building in 2001, and a new building for the Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia opened in 2003. A graduate program in counseling was added in 2004. In 2005, Texas Wesleyan opened its first apartment-style dormitory for students and completed renovations of the Polytechnic United Methodist Church. In 2007, the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Science and Technology Center opened as well as the Louella Baker-Martin Pavilion. In 2008, the historic Baker Building was renovated, and Texas Wesleyan established the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice and, in 2009, the Doctor of Education. In 2010, the Claudia Stepp Scene shop opened for use by the theatre department, and the University unveiled the new Jack and Jo Willa Morton Fitness Center. A Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy was established in 2014.
The Campus
Texas Wesleyan University’s campus is located in east Fort Worth. The campus includes more than 75 acres four miles southeast of downtown and is located on one of the highest points in the city. The heritage of Texas Wesleyan is reflected in some of the historic buildings with Georgian-style columns, while progress is seen in the contemporary design of the newer buildings. Wesleyan also has a satellite location south of Fort Worth in the city of Burleson.
This mixture of old and new is reflected in all aspects of Texas Wesleyan University's life where new and innovative ideas complement more than a century of traditions. As a part of the Texas Wesleyan’s 2020 vision, the University is completing major upgrades throughout the campus. Descriptions of facilities in the catalog are accurate at the time of printing. However, extensive improvements are anticipated over the 2015-2016 academic year.
James C. Armstrong & Elizabeth Means Armstrong Hall (1957) is a residence hall for 75 students and includes a guest room, a large living room, a recreational area, kitchen, and laundry facilities. It was a gift of the late Elizabeth Means Armstrong (1898-1993), an alumna, a trustee, and principal philanthropist of the University. It was renovated and modernized in 2014 thanks to a generous donation from James C. Armstrong and his children.
Armstrong-Mabee Business Building (1957) houses the offices, classrooms, and computer laboratories for the School of Business Administration and Professional Programs, Graduate Studies in Business, and the C.E. Hyde Weekend/Evening Program. This building was originally named for Judge George W. Armstrong. It was renamed in 1989 to acknowledge the contribution of the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation that provided matching funds for remodeling.
The Art Complex contains classrooms, workrooms, and studios. The complex includes the Boyd House (c. 1893) identified as the oldest