University History
Commodore Cornelius ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ made a generous gift that led to a journey of global impact
From its founding in 1873 ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ has forged a tradition of academic excellence infused with a unique spirit of collaboration and collegiality.
University History by the numbers
- $1M Gift that made it all possible
- 9 Chancellors
- 177K+ Degrees awarded
Celebrating 150 Years
As part of the ongoing Sesquicentennial celebration, the university created and published a commemorative V150 coffee table book.
¹ú²ú´«Ã½'s Founding Letter
A special message from ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ students, staff, faculty, and Chancellor Diermeier commemorating ¹ú²ú´«Ã½â€™s 150th anniversary.
Stewardship and Service
1873
¹ú²ú´«Ã½â€™s Board of Trust has guided the university through change and challenge.
The Founders
1873
The vision of ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ was made possible by Commodore Cornelius ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ and his wife Frank’s generous financial support
The Leaders
2020
Nine chancellors have guided ¹ú²ú´«Ã½ from local beginnings to global impact
