University of Newfoundland: Difference between revisions
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== History == | == History == | ||
'''St. John's College''' was founded in 1824 by the newly established [[Congress of Newfoundland (1822–1856)|Congress of Newfoundland]] to educate the mostly uneducated lower class of St. John's. The Board of Visitors chose [[Consul of Newfoundland|Consul]] [[Richard Dickson]]'s brother, [[Alexander Dickson]], to be the first President of the College. In 1828, Alexander would rename the college to '''Newfoundland College''', to rebrand its mission to educate all Newfoundlanders. | |||
== Academics == | == Academics == | ||