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Timeline in Higher Education

For many, it is quite easy to see institutions of higher education as stable fixtures in the community they serve with a solid foundation.  What many don't realize is that the history of higher education is a complex one, with two centuries of change and progression.  As we look towards the future of higher education, it is necessary to consider how these colleges and universities have become the reputable institutions that are known for today.
 
In the following pages, we recap the the monumental moments of higher education's constantly evolving history.

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