As the country experienced a period of enormous cultural change, each school continued to adapt and expand. During this time, the Teachers College became Lowell State College, while LTI grew in reputation and size. Both schools merged in 1975 to form the University of Lowell.
  • Students at school dance dancing in 1964
    Lowell State College students did the Hully Gully at a dance in 1964.
  • Three male students hang out on the steps of Cumnock Hall in 1966
    Students gathered on the steps of Cumnock Hall while wearing LTI hats that were fashionable in 1966.
  • The Lowell State College men’s cross-country team posed for a picture in 1967
    The Lowell State College men’s cross-country team posed for a picture in 1967.
  • A female student carries a big stack of books to class in 1960
    In 1967, longer hairstyles became increasingly popular with students.
  • Lowell Technological Institute female student in engineering lab in 1968
    By 1968, more women were enrolling as engineering students at LTI.
  • African American student with LTI shirt on in the 1960s
    Around 1969, a student posed for a picture while wearing an LTI shirt.
  • Students protesting Vietnam War in 1970
    As the 1960s ended, students marched on Lowell City Hall for an anti-war protest.
  • Two male students holding books outside of a building on UML's North Campus
    On their way to classes on North Campus, two students stopped for a photo in 1976.
  • 1977 students at Thanksgiving party
    In 1977, students gathered for a celebration to mark the end of the fall semester.
  • Four male students sit on a wall outside on South Campus in 1977
    The steps on South Campus were a popular place for students to catch up in 1977.
  • A group of students walk through UML's North campus in 1979, Olsen Hall in the background
    Students walked through North Campus while wearing 1979’s latest fashions.