Highland University

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Highland University (sometimes called "Highland College") was an institution of higher learning located in Highland, Kansas. It was established for the Sac and Fox Nation under the Presbyterian church[1] Origins of the school date back to 1837.[2] Highland Community College claims that its roots date back to this university, and thus claim to be "the first college in Kansas."[3]

Noted scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor George Washington Carver was accepted at Highland College. When he arrived, however, they rejected him because of his race.[4]

References

  1. Higher Education in Kansas, p126-127
  2. Kansas: a cyclopedia of state history, embracing events, institutions, industries, counties, cities, towns, prominent persons, etc. ... "Highland University" Standard Pub. Co. Chicago : 1912. 3 v. in 4. : front., ill., ports.; 28 cm. Vols. I-II edited by Frank W. Blackmar. Transcribed May 2002 by Carolyn Ward.
  3. Highland Community College Mission and History
  4. George Washington Carver: Scientist, Scholar, and Educator from the "Blue Skyways" website of the Kansas State Library


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