Ronald Reagan is elected president. 1981 Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art is approved. 1982 Master of Science in Natural Sciences is approved. Mid-year reduction in state appropriation forces the university to eliminate services. 1984 First doctoral degree is awarded.
Budget cuts continue.
1989 Lady Statesmen win their fourth national championship. 1990 Lady Statesmen win fifth title. School of Nursing occupies the old Cleveland Hospital after major renovations. Four thousand students are enrolled. Lady Statesmen win sixth championship.