OCU Forms Branch College in Russia

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Journal Record Staff Reporter

A program to bring Soviet aviation industry managers to Oklahoma City University for intensive training in 1989 has blossomed into a major field of study in two countries.

Creation of the Russian-American College between OCU and Moscow State University branch at Ulyanovsk was finalized in June, with first students expected to enroll this fall.

Under the agreement, Russian students will study three years in Ulyanovsk, then come to OCU for one year and return to their home school for a final year of study. Upon completion, students will receive bachelor's degrees from both universities.

The program is geared to …