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1908 - State Normal and Industrial School for Woman was created
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Julian Ashby Burruss was the first president
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Nannie Sword of Lee County - first student to arrive at school
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First summer session
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First 20 students receive diplomas
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Name shortened to State Normal School for Women at Harrsonburg
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Authorization was received for the school to award bachelor's degrees.
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Dr. Samuel Page Duke became the second president.
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Institution was renamed the State Teachers College at Harrisonburg.
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Ernest F. Bowman of Harrisonburg became the first male to receive a degree.
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The institution was renamed Madison College in honor of President James Madison.