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January 27, 1785

On January 27, 1785, the first American state university was chartered in Athens, Georgia. However, it wasn’t until January 30, 1892 that the school became a real and recognized center of learning. UGA did have many distinguished alumni in the 107 years before 1892, with many of the Governors, Senators, and Representatives having attended and … Continue reading

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