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Columbia University is a private [[university]] located in [[New York City]]. Founded in 1754, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of [[New York]], and is a member of the Ivy League. | Columbia University is a private [[university]] located in [[New York City]]. Founded in 1754, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of [[New York]], and is a member of the Ivy League. | ||
Presently located in the [[Manhattan]] neighborhood of [[Morningside Heights]], the university was founded as Kings College, having received its original charter from King [[George II of Great Britain]]. After the American Revolution, the college was granted a new charter by the State of New York, and was renamed Columbia College. | Presently located in the [[Manhattan]] neighborhood of [[Morningside Heights]], the university was founded as Kings College, having received its original charter from King [[George II of Great Britain]]. After the American Revolution, the college was granted a new charter by the State of New York, and was renamed Columbia College. | ||
Revision as of 09:02, 19 December 2007
Columbia University is a private university located in New York City. Founded in 1754, it is the oldest institution of higher learning in the State of New York, and is a member of the Ivy League.
Presently located in the Manhattan neighborhood of Morningside Heights, the university was founded as Kings College, having received its original charter from King George II of Great Britain. After the American Revolution, the college was granted a new charter by the State of New York, and was renamed Columbia College.