Armand Hammer United World College of the American West facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Armand HammerUnited World College of the American West |
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| Type | Independent Coed, Boarding |
| Motto | UWC makes education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future |
| Established | 1982 |
| President | Dr. Victoria Mora |
| Faculty | 34 |
| Enrollment | 228 total All boarding Girls: 54% Boys: 46% International Students: 75% US and Canada: 25% |
| Average class size | 15 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Campus | Rural, 110 acres (0.45 km2) 27 buildings |
| Color(s) | Navy blue/Aquamarine |
| Newspaper | Castle on the Hill |
| Affiliation | The United World Colleges, International Baccalaureate |
| Website | www.uwc-usa.org |
UWC-USA, officially known as the Armand Hammer United World College of the American West, is a special school in San Miguel County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the United World Colleges (UWC) movement. This movement aims to bring young people from all over the world together. They learn and live together to promote peace and understanding.
UWC-USA is a two-year school where students live on campus. It welcomes both boys and girls. The school was started in 1982 by a businessman named Armand Hammer. It is approved by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest.
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A Look Back: The Story of UWC-USA
The idea for UWC-USA came from American businessman Armand Hammer. His foundation bought the land in 1981 to create a United World College in the United States. Before the school opened, many buildings were fixed up and made new.
The school officially opened in the fall of 1982. A very important guest attended the opening: HM King Charles III, who was then Prince Charles. At that time, he was the president of the United World Colleges movement.
The first president of UWC-USA was Theodore D. Lockwood. He led the school from 1982 to 1993. Today, the school is led by Dr. Victoria Mora. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Helping Students: The Davis Gift
In 1998, the school received a very generous gift. Investment manager Shelby M.C. Davis and his wife Gale gave a large amount of money. This gift greatly helped the school's fund for student scholarships. Scholarships are like financial aid that helps students pay for school.
Their gift helps many students attend UWC-USA. It also provides scholarships for American students who are accepted to this school or any other UWC school. This initial gift was one of the largest private donations ever made to international education at the time.
School Achievements
UWC-USA has been recognized for its excellent education. In 2007, The Wall Street Journal named UWC-USA as one of the top 20 schools in the world. This was because of how well it prepared students to get into top American universities.
In 2010, the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy also called UWC-USA a "Top Ten Program." This shows the school's success in teaching students to be good global citizens.
Where is UWC-USA Located?
The school is located in the town of Montezuma, New Mexico. This area is in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It's just northwest of the city of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The school is about 70 miles (110 km) from Santa Fe.
A very old and famous building is part of the campus. It's called the Montezuma Castle. This historic building adds a unique touch to the school's beautiful campus.
Famous People Who Attended UWC-USA
Many interesting people have studied at UWC-USA. Here are a few:
- Sal Lavallo, an American traveler
- Lousewies van der Laan, a Dutch politician
- Michael Sugar, a producer who won an Academy Award for the film Spotlight in 2016
- Philippe Wamba, an American journalist
- Pavlos, Crown Prince of Greece
- Richard Rowley, a film director
- Iqbaal Ramadhan, an Indonesian actor
- Emma Tucker, who became the editor of The Sunday Times and The Wall Street Journal
- Pinar Karaca-Mandic, a health economist
- Paul Grimes, a senior public servant in Australia
- Gina Neff, an American sociologist and author
- David Rueda, a professor of politics and economics at Oxford University
See also
In Spanish: Colegio del Mundo Unido de Estados Unidos para niños
