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1088
Founding of the University of Bologna
Argued to be the world's first university -
1096
Founding of Oxford
A "university" made up of about 40 separate colleges in England -
1150
Founding of the University of Paris
Old university taught solely by leading theologian Peter Alibard -
1209
Founding of Cambridge
The same layout and architecture of Oxford, started by professors who left Oxford -
1360
Lecture of Henricus de Alemania
A manuscript suggesting a very close connection between the church and university in Bologna -
1378
Merton College Mob Quad
An example of Oxford University architecture that early American colleges strove to replicate, at least architecturally -
1488
Duke Humfrey's Library
An example of a medieval university library. No book circulation, severely restricted access to books, and based around the idea of scarcity of resources -
1500
Meeting of Doctors at the University of Paris
Painting showing the elevated position of professor at these times -
Founding of Harvard College
Architecturally trying to replicate Oxford and Cambridge -
A Doctorial Disputation in the Auditorium Welferianum at the Defunct University of Altdorf
A painting depicting an oral exam in front of all the students and professors at a University, similar to presenting graduate thesis or exit review. Common in these days for a university -
Nassau Hall and President's House
Showing the small size of these early American colleges, this one at Princeton -
Charter of the College of Rhode Island
To train men "for usefulness in society." Not for jobs, but for elite leadership positions of men only in society. Would eventually become Brown University -
Muskingum Academy
Became Marietta College in the 1800s -
Founding of Ohio University
Oldest university in Ohio -
Founding of Miami Univeristy
Similar to the architecture of other "Oxbridge" colleges. Only one "old main" building at first, often still used in college logos -
Founding of Heidelberg College
Founder's Hall still used in university logos -
The Canon Act
Establishes Ohio Agrigultural and Mechanical College, to become Ohio State University
