Episode 3 of 5
Name Change to Literary Institute
- When
- 1837
- Where
- Kalamazoo, Michigan
The institution changed its name to the Kalamazoo Literary Institute in 1837.
School officials made their first attempt to secure recognition as a college from the state of Michigan. In 1838, the University of Michigan opened a local competitor, the Kalamazoo Branch.
Sources
- Kalamazoo College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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