Caspar Wistar began his medical practice
In 1787, Caspar Wistar, M.D., began his medical practice in Philadelphia. Dr. Wistar was the author of the…
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The first class graduated from the Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University
In 1788, The first class graduated from the Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University.
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The University of Georgia was incorporated
On Jan. 27, 1785, the University of Georgia was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly, making it the…
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The Massachusetts Medical College of Harvard University was founded
On Sept. 19, 1782, the Harvard Medical School was founded by Dr. John Warren a graduate of Harvard…
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Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a University in Pennsylvania
In 1749 in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a school in a pamphlet titled Proposals for…
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The Free School (University of Delaware) was founded
In 1743, the University of Delaware traces its roots to the Free School founded in New London, Pennsylvania…
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Yale College awarded an honorary degree, the first medical degree given by an American university
In 1723, Yale College awarded an honorary degree, the first medical degree given by an American university to…
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The Collegiate School (Yale University) was founded
In 1701, Yale University was founded as the Collegiate School in the home of Abraham Pierson, its first…
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The Collegiate School (Yale University) moved to New Haven
In 1716, the Collegiate School moved to New Haven. Yale University was founded in 1701 as the Collegiate…
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Harvard University was founded
In 1636, Harvard University, the oldest institution of higher learning in the U.S., was founded by a vote…
