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Founding by the Presbyterian Synod

When
1866
Where
Wooster, Ohio
Part of
Founding of the College of Wooster, 1866

The Presbyterian Synod of Ohio founded the University of Wooster in 1866, establishing a private liberal arts college in Wooster, Ohio.

In 1866, the Presbyterian Synod of Ohio established the University of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. This founding created a private liberal arts institution that was co-educational from its inception. The college maintained its Presbyterian origins until it became officially non-sectarian in 1969, reflecting its long-term evolution from a sectarian foundation to a broader educational institution.

Sources

  1. College of Wooster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03

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