Episode 2 of 3
Transition to Saint Louis College
- When
- 1820
- Where
- St. Louis
In 1820, the name Saint Louis Academy was changed to Saint Louis College, while the secondary school division remained as Saint Louis Academy.
The institution continued to operate under the charge of François Niel and other secular clergy attached to the Saint Louis Cathedral. The name change marked the beginning of its evolution into a higher education institution.
Sources
- Saint Louis University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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