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Clayton State University was founded
on this day in 1969

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The Clayton State University was founded on this day — January 2 — in 1969.

The first group of students started their studies on September 30, 1969.

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University of South Carolina was founded
on this day in 1801

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The University of South Carolina was founded on this day — December 19 — in 1801.

The first group of students started their studies on January 10, 1805.

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Posted in 0330 - Today in History | Tagged University Foundings

Georgia Southern University was founded
on this day in 1906

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The Georgia Southern University was founded on this day — December 1 — in 1906.

The first group of students started their studies on February 6, 1908. Georgia Southern University gained status as a University on July 1, 1990.

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Clemson University was founded
on this day in 1889

Posted on November 27, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The Clemson University was founded on this day — November 27 — in 1889.

The first group of students started their studies on July 6, 1893. Clemson University gained status as a University on July 1, 1964.

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California State University, Fullerton was founded
on this day in 1957

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The California State University, Fullerton was founded on this day — October 13 — in 1957.

The first group of students started their studies on September 21, 1959.

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Georgia Tech was founded
on this day in 1885

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The Georgia Tech was founded on this day — October 13 — in 1885.

The first group of students started their studies on October 8, 1888. Georgia Tech gained status as a University on July 1, 1948.

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New College of Florida was founded
on this day in 1960

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The New College of Florida was founded on this day — October 11 — in 1960.

The first group of students started their studies on September 21, 1964. New College of Florida gained status as a University on July 1, 2001.

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Posted in 0330 - Today in History | Tagged University Foundings

Kennesaw State University was founded
on this day in 1963

Posted on October 9, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The Kennesaw State University was founded on this day — October 9 — in 1963.

The first group of students started their studies on September 19, 1966. Kennesaw State University gained status as a University on July 1, 1996.

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Posted in 0330 - Today in History | Tagged University Foundings

Florida A&M University was founded
on this day in 1887

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

The Florida A&M University was founded on this day — October 3 — in 1887.

The first group of students started their studies on October 3, 1887. Florida A&M University gained status as a University on September 1, 1953.

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Buffalo State University was founded
on this day in 1871

Posted on September 13, 2025 by Dmitri O'Bannon

Buffalo State University was founded on this day — September 13 — in 1871.

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