 The name of the college was changed to Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic the late 1970s, but changed back to the original name in 2009.Sherman College also has digital x-ray services in the Health Center for use of interns and local chiropractors.Established in 1973 by Dr. Thom Gelardi, the college is named for Dr. Lyle Sherman, an assistant director of the B. J. Palmer Chiropractic Research Clinic.