King’s College was founded in 1754 by the royal charter of King George II of England where it got its name and is now known as Columbia University. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in New York State. When King’s College was founded there was much debate and controversy on the topics of …
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New York University
The History and Development of New York University A school that is nearly as prestigious as the city it exists in, New York University has become one of the finest and most respected educational institutions in America and even around the world. Students come to NYU from areas across the country and around the globe …
Alexander Hamilton’s New York
Alexander Hamilton’s New York Alexander Hamilton, one of the nation’s founding fathers, was raised in the West Indies, orphaned and sent to the northern colonies in 1773 to obtain an education. He soon enrolled in New York’s very own King’s College, now known as Columbia University, to study law. While studying at King’s College he …