Historical Events tagged with "landgrant"
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Education & Academia
First Public College in Texas Opens
October 4th, 1876 148 years ago
The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas was established as Texas' first public institution of higher education in 1876. Located in College Station, this college was dedicated to providing education in agriculture and mechanical arts, aligning with the Morrill Land-Grant Acts aimed at promoting educational opportunities for the working class. Its founding marked a significant moment in Texas’ educational landscape, providing access to higher education for many students who otherwise would not have had the opportunity.
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