Historical Events tagged with "college"

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Education & Academia

Founding of Georgetown College in Maryland

January 23rd, 1789 236 years ago

Georgetown College was founded in Georgetown, Maryland, as the first Catholic university in the United States. Bishop John Carroll, along with Rev. Robert Molyneux and Rev. John Ashton, purchased land to establish an academy aimed at educating youth. This institution was envisioned to strengthen the Catholic faith through education and broaden access to learning for the community.

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Formation of the First College Fraternity

November 11th, 1750 274 years ago

The F.H.C. Society, also known as the Flat Hat Club, was established at the Raleigh Tavern in Williamsburg, Virginia. This gathering marked the beginning of collegiate brotherhoods in America. Students from the College of William & Mary sought to create a secret society for social, intellectual, and moral development amidst the Enlightenment ideals of the time. The club had a significant focus on fellowship and mutual support among its members.

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Charter Granted to College of William & Mary

February 8th, 1693 332 years ago

The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, was granted a royal charter by King William III and Queen Mary II. This charter established the institution of higher education, making it the second-oldest college in the Thirteen Colonies. The charter aimed to promote education in the colony, particularly in theology, law, and the liberal arts, thereby creating a foundation for future generations of scholars and leaders in colonial America.

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Harvard College is Named After John Harvard

March 13th, 1639 386 years ago

Harvard College was established in 1636 and officially named in honor of clergyman John Harvard in 1639. John Harvard, an early benefactor of the institution, bequeathed half of his estate and his library of over 400 books to the college after his death. The naming reflected the significant support he provided, which helped to shape the early years of the institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The act acknowledged his contributions to the education sector and emphasized the importance of religious and scholarly pursuits.

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