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2. www.northwestern.edu › about › historyHistory : Northwestern University

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   See how our University and campus evolved over time. 1851: Northwestern University was officially established when its Act of Incorporation was passed by the Illinois legislature. Grant Goodrich, John Evans and Orrington Lunt were a few of the University's original founders.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_NorthwesternHistory of Northwestern University - Wikipedia

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   The history of Northwestern University can be traced back to a May 31, 1850, meeting of nine prominent Chicago businessmen who shared a desire to establish a university to serve the former Northwest Territory. On January 28, 1851, the Illinois General Assembly granted a charter to the Trustees of the North-Western University making it the first ...

4. www.northwestern.edu › magazine › northwesternThe First 150 Years - Northwestern University

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   The First 150 Years. A gathering of alumni in 1907. Old College, the first building, in 1875. Gathered by the old oak tree, a campus gathering spot predating the Rock. North-Western Female College opened in 1855. It flourished initially but ultimately was absorbed into the University in 1873. Rarely these days does the topic of Northwestern's ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Northwestern_UniversityNorthwestern University - Wikipedia

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   Northwestern University ( NU) is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1851 to serve the historic Northwest Territory, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois. The university has its main campus along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago metropolitan area.

6. www.northwestern.edu › provost › aboutNorthwestern Data Book: Office of the Provost - Northwestern ...

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   The annual Northwestern University Data Book started in 1967-68 as a medium to provide the community with a summary of official statistical information. The data are assembled from various sources. Tables will be uploaded to the site as the data become available. Data from past Data Books is available upon request.

7. www.northwestern.edu › diversity › educationIn the Eyes of a First-Gen Student - Northwestern University

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   The definition of a first-generation college student has evolved over time, reflecting the dynamic nature of higher education and the diversity of student experiences. Initially characterized by students whose parents did not attend college, the concept now encompasses students with unique circumstances. Being a first-gen student is not a ...

8. archive.org › details › historyofnorthwe00shepHistory of Northwestern university and Evanston : Sheppard ...

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   How did Northwestern University evolve over time?

   • See how our University and campus evolved over time. 1851: Northwestern University was officially established when its Act of Incorporation was passed by the Illinois legislature. Grant Goodrich, John Evans and Orrington Lunt were a few of the University's original founders.

   History : Northwestern University

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   Why did northwestern congratulate itself in 1890?

   • In 1890, for example, the (not-yet-daily) Northwestern declared in an editorial that this university could congratulate itself for blazing new trails in higher education. Northwestern was now a fine blend of an English-type liberal arts college and the German "research university," the editors wrote.

   The First 150 Years - Northwestern University

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   When did northwestern become a college?

   • In 1859 they established a preparatory school to build enrollment for the college. By the 1860s they began affiliating with professional schools and becoming a proper university. Over time Northwestern also raised admissions standards, attracted a substantial faculty and raised funds for new buildings.

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   How many campuses does Northwestern University have?

   • The University has grown to include 12 schools and colleges, with additional campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar. See how our University and campus evolved over time. 1851: Northwestern University was officially established when its Act of Incorporation was passed by the Illinois legislature.

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