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The University of Bologna, founded in 1088, is the oldest university in continuous operation, as well as one of the leading academic institutions in Italy and Europe. It is one of the most prestigious Italian universities commonly ranking first in national rankings.
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University of Paris was formally recognized when Pope Gregory IX issued the bull Parens scientiarum
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Men educated themselves to gain knowledge without the intent of any societal advancement
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Latin was the language of choice during the medieval era
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There was often competition between universities to secure the best and most popular teachers.
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Harvard is established and is the oldest corporation
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William and Mary Smith was awarded funds from tobacco taxes and export duties on fur.
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150 Students enrolled in Higher Education
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College of Philadelphia adapted a three-year curriculum that deviated from other colleges.
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Transylvania is chartered and recognized as the Oldest State University.
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1,000 students enrolled in Higher Education
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Twenty-Five degree granting institutions are established.
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Within Sixty years, there was an increase of over 200 degree granting institutions.
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The establishment of the Passage of Homestead Act.
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9,200 earned degrees conferred.
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The start of Sabbatical leaves began at Harvard University.
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The Association of American Universities formed.
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The Development of the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
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456 Junior Colleges have an enrollment of 149,584 students.
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The establishment of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act (G.I. Bill) allowed Veterans an opportunity to attend college free.
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3.9 million babies are born.
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Passing of the Civil Rights Act.
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Formation of Occupational and Safety Health Administration and Clean Air Act.
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11,185,000 students enrolled in higher education.
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Women faculty on colleges/universities increased 33 percent.
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Matriculation Act- California legislation passed the act designed to assist entering students’ grading, writing and arithmetic through remedial courses
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The Americans with Disability Act was developed in 1990.
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United States vs. Fordice- court ruled that Mississippi use of ACT scores exclusively to restrict admission to certain universities was perpetuating racial discrimination.
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56% of Black high school graduates enrolled in college.
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Faculty salaries tripled, averaging $44,642.
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Congress passed the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (VCCLEA).
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Tax Relief Act- enables working students to deduct tuition payments on their federal tax returns.
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Patriot Act- designed to regulate the flow of international students and scholars in the US
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89% of private college students received some sort of financial aid.
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Presidential campaign reinvigorated college student involvement in political matters
