- 1911 The Geography Department formed with Frances Burgess as department head (picture at right).
- 1924 The first bachelor’s degree in geography awarded to Sallie Bay Smith.
- 1925 Faculty expands to two full-time members.
- 1928 Geology department formed out of and separate from geography.
- 1929 Faculty expands to three full-time members; first faculty member with a doctorate, Dr. Moina Prator.
- 1948 Dr. Sam Clagg becomes a full-time faculty member.
- 1950 The first master’s degrees in geography awarded.
- 1969-1973 Faculty expands to five full-time members.
- 1995 Faculty expands to six full-time members.
- 2004 First online course offerings
- 2015 First 100% online bachelor’s degree in geography awarded.
- 2019 First 100% online master’s degrees in geography awarded.
