Episode 2 of 3
Legislative Establishment
- When
- August 26, 1817
- Where
- Territory of Michigan
The territorial government enacted an act to establish the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, consolidating existing schools into one institution.
Enacted on August 26, 1817, the act established thirteen fields of knowledge, including Anthropoglossica and Mathematica. It granted authority over education in the territory, allowing the establishment of colleges, academies, and libraries throughout Michigan.
Sources
- History of the University of Michigan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-10
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