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America's most unfortunately named colleges

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Most Unfortunately Named Schools

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Wartburg College

Hickey College

Gustavus Adolphus

Walla Walla

Transylvania University

Misericordia

Dyke College

Ball State

Rust College

OK State

Air University

California University of Pennsylvania 		 


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wow. very unthinkable

Posted by: Bianka on August 28, 2008 4:10 PM

guau!

Posted by: Bianka on August 28, 2008 4:27 PM

I figured Wartburg would make the list.

Posted by: Oh No Romo on August 29, 2008 5:46 PM

What about Indiana University of Pennsylvania OR Salve Regina Unversity?

Posted by: shortstackoftrouble on August 29, 2008 5:49 PM

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You know, "misericordia" means "mercy" or "compassion". So not a bad name for a school, really...it only LOOKS like is means "misery".

Posted by: kristinmh on August 30, 2008 12:40 PM

I would think Morehead State University would rate higher on this list than OK State.

Posted by: lensless on September 6, 2008 5:35 PM