Why was Northwestern University established?
to serve what had once been known as the Northwest Territory.
What year was it founded?
1851
By whom?
John Evans
What is it's purpose?
to serve the Northwest Territory
What areas of the US does it serve?
Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota
When did they begin to teach there?
1855
Were woman able to go there at first?
No
How big is the main campus?
240-acre
Where is their law and medical schools located?
Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood.
When was the Education City campus opened?
In 2008
What programs are there?
journalism and communication.
Who can the foundation be traced back to?
a meeting on May 31, 1850 of nine prominent Chicago businessmen, Methodist leaders and attorneys
What idea did the come up with?
establishing a university to serve what had once been known as the Northwest Territory.
What happened in January 1851?
On January 28, 1851, the Illinois General Assembly granted a charter to the Trustees of the North-Western University,
Was this the first chartered university in Illois?
Yes
Is it affliated with anyone/anything?
Yes
What?
Methodist Episcopal Church
Are only Methodist's allowed to attend?
No
Who granted the Charter status?
Illinois General Assembly
What year did this take place?
1851