Princeton University: The First 275 Years (Images Of America) - 9781540251602

Princeton is only the fourth American college to celebrate a 275th anniversary. Founded in 1746 as the College of New Jersey, it has long Presbyterian roots. The scene of notable events in the American Revolution, it was a classical college for another century. Then, at its 1896 sesquicentennial, it became Princeton University and in succeeding decades developed into a world-leading research university. Long an institution of males of European descent, its gender and ethnic makeup has changed dramatically in the last half-century. Today's Princeton combines a robust collegiate culture with a research profile near the top of international league tables--truly a rare combination.

• | Author: W Bruce Leslie
• | Publisher: Arcadia Pub (Sc)
• | Publication Date: Apr 04, 2022
• | Number of Pages: 130 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1540251608
• | ISBN-13: 9781540251602