What is now Davis University was established in downtown Toledo in 1858 as a business college. Today, it’s the only institution of higher education located downtown.
Cementing its presence in the heart of the city, the university plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday at its new location, 200 N. St. Clair St., Suite 100.
“Davis has had five locations in downtown before moving to Monroe Street in West Toledo,” President Diane Brunner said. “We started as a business college, then a junior business college in the ’60s. We became a university in December of 2023.”
Davis was one of the first institutions to be accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Business Schools in 1953. It has been recognized by the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools, and its programs have been authorized by the Ohio Board of Higher Education, as well as being continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1991.
The move from its location at Four SeaGate will allow the university to house several new and upcoming programs. The university is set to open for admissions this month.