North Carolina State University - North Carolina State University North Carolina State University is an institution of higher learning located in Raleigh, North Carolina. North Carolina State University was founded and designated as the state's land-grant institution by the General Assembly in 1887 as the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. With historical strengths in engineering and textiles, it is perhaps most widely recognized as one of the three anchors of North Carolina's Research Triangle, together with Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It is also the largest university in the University of North Carolina System. Athletic teams are called the Wolfpack. North Carolina State participates in the NCAA Division I-A and in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Architecturally, NCSU is known for its distinctive.
University of North Carolina at Greensboro - University of North Carolina at Greensboro The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a public university in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was chartered in 1891 as the State Normal and Industrial School, the first state-supported institute of higher education for women in North Carolina, and opened October 5, 1892, providing instruction in business, domestic science, and teaching. Its name was changed in 1896 to State Normal and Industrial College, and again in 1919 to North Carolina College for Women. In 1922 the college awarded its first master's degrees. In 1932, as the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, it became one of the three charter institutions of the Consolidated University of North Carolina (since 1972 called the University of North Carolina System). With.
University of North Carolina at Asheville - University of North Carolina at Asheville The University of North Carolina at Asheville is a public university in Asheville, North Carolina. It was founded in 1927 as Buncombe County Junior College, part of the Buncombe County public school system. In 1930 it merged with the College of the City of Asheville (founded in 1928) to form Biltmore Junior College. In 1934 it became Biltmore College and was put under the control of a board of trustees. 1936 brought both a further change of name to Asheville-Biltmore College and a transfer of power to the Asheville City School Board. In 1961 Asheville-Biltmore College moved to the present UNCA campus in north Asheville. In 1963 it became a state-supported four-year college, and awarded its first bachelor's degrees in.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - University of North Carolina at Pembroke The University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a public university in Pembroke, North Carolina. It was created by the General Assembly on March 7, 1887, as the Croatan Normal School, with fifteen students and one teacher. Enrollment was limited to the Indianss of Robeson County. The school moved to its present location, about a mile east of its original site, in 1909. Its name was changed in 1911 to the Indian Normal School of Robeson County, and again in 1913 to the Cherokee Indian Normal School of Robeson County. In 1926 it became a two-year post-secondary normal school; until then it had provided only primary and secondary instruction. In 1939 it became a four-year institution, a change followed in.
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - University of North Carolina at Charlotte The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public university located in Charlotte, North Carolina. It opened September 23, 1946, as the Charlotte Center of the University of North Carolina, one of fourteen evening college centers established by the state for World War II veterans. Classes were held at Central High School. In 1949, when the state closed the centers, the Charlotte Center was taken over by the city school district and became Charlotte College, a two-year institution. Funded first by student tuition payments, then by local property taxes, it became state-supported in 1958 upon joining the newly formed North Carolina community college system. In 1961 it moved to its present campus ten miles northeast of downtown Charlotte, and.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington - University of North Carolina at Wilmington The University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a public university located in Wilmington, North Carolina. It opened September 4, 1947, as Wilmington College, a junior college under the control of the New Hanover County Board of Education. Classes were held at Isaac Bear Elementary School. It became state-supported in 1958 upon joining the newly formed North Carolina community college system. In 1961 it moved to its present campus. On July 1, 1963, it became a four-year institution. It adopted its current name July 1, 1969, upon becoming part of the Consolidated University of North Carolina, since 1972 called the University of North Carolina System. Its first master's programs were authorized in 1977, and in the spring of 1985 it.
North Carolina Central University - North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically black college located in Durham, North Carolina. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Executives 3 External Links History NCCU was chartered in 1909 and opened in 1910 as the National Religious Training School under the leadership of president James E. Shepard. Suffering financial troubles, the school reorganized in 1915 as the National Training School and again in 1923, when it was acquired by the state of North Carolina and was renamed Durham State Normal School. In 1925, the state redefined the school's mission, turning it into a four-year liberals arts college, the North Carolina College for Negroes (NCC), the first state-supported African-American liberal arts college in the United States. After expanding through the.
Greensboro, North Carolina - Greensboro, North Carolina Greensboro is a city located in Guilford County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 223,891 making it the third most populous city in North Carolina. It is located at the intersection of two interstate highways (I-85 and I-40) in the Piedmont ("foot of the mountains") region, in Guilford County in the central part of the state. In 1808, "Greensborough" (as it was spelled then) replaced Guilford Court House as the county seat. The city was named for Major General Nathanael Greene, commander of the American forces at the Battle of Guilford Court House on 15 March 1781. The Americans lost that battle but slowed up Lord Cornwallis's British forces enough to allow the Americans to prepare.
Elizabeth City State University - Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) is an institution of higher learning located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. A historically black college, ECSU currently enrolls over 2,100 students in 35 baccaulaurate and 1 masters degree programs. ECSU was founded in 1891 as a two-year normal school, but was expanded become a four-year, degree-granting institution in 1937 (becoming "Elizabeth City State Teacher's College. The school gained accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1961, and, under its present name, became a full member of the University of North Carolina System in 1972. External Links Elizabeth City State University.
Appalachian State University - Appalachian State University Appalachian State University is a master's level comprehensive university -- the sixth largest institution in the University of North Carolina system. Appalachian (locally pronounced app-uh-latch-an) is located in Boone, in the scenic mountains of northwestern North Carolina. Appalachian State has been ranked among the top 15 southern colleges and universities since the U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges Guide" began publication in 1986. Appalachian State University began as Watauga Academy in 1899, evolved into the Appalachian Training School for Teachers, Appalachian State Teacher's College, and finally Appalachian State University in 1967. A true college town, Boone supports a population of 14,900, compared to a total A.S.U. enrollment of 14,050 students (2002-2003). The campus encompasses 340 acres, including a main campus of 250.
Boone, North Carolina - Boone, North Carolina Boone is a town located in the northern mountains of North Carolina and in Watauga County, North Carolina, for which it is the county seat6 and market town. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,472. Boone has a small, college-town population whose political and social views rangr from extreme conservativism to extreme liberalism. Often the sparks of controversy flame brightly in this little town. Boone acquires its name from the famous Daniel Boone, who supposedly stopped by the town at some point in his travels. The truth about this is another spark of controversy the town enjoys. The mountains around Boone add a picturesque quality to the town. One may drive to the Blue Ridge Parkway very easily.
Chapel Hill, North Carolina - Chapel Hill, North Carolina Chapel Hill is a town located in North Carolina. It is the home of the University of North Carolina (UNC), the oldest state university in the United States. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 48,715. It is located in the southeaast corner of Orange County, with municipal boundaries extendng slightly into Durham County to the east. Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh make up the three corners of the Research Triangle, so named in 1959 with the creation of the Research Triangle Park, a research park between Durham and Raleigh. Since the early 1980s, Cary, near Raleigh, has grown to be more than twice the size of Chapel Hill. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Geography 2 Demographics 3 Culture 4 History.
Raleigh, North Carolina - Raleigh, North Carolina Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina, a state of the United States of America. It is the county seat of Wake County. As of the 2000 census, it had a population of 276,093, making it the second most populous city in North Carolina, behind Charlotte. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Geography 3 Demographics 4 Colleges and Universities 5 Attractions 6 Passenger transportation 7 Local Religious Organizations and Churches History Raleigh was established in 1792 as both the new county seat and the new state capital. It was named for Sir Walter Raleigh, sponsor of the Colony of Roanoke, known as the "Lost Colony." Raleigh is known as "The City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. It is a sister city.
Western Carolina University - Western Carolina University Western Carolina University was founded in August 1889 as a semi-public school. Charted as Cullowhee High School in 1891, it served the Cullowhee community and boarding students from neighboring counties and other states. The school had several names over the years: 1905 - Cullowhee Normal and Industrial School; 1925 - Cullowhee State Normal School; 1929 - Western Carolina Teachers College; 1953 - Western Carolina College. In 1967, the institution was designated a regional university by the North Carolina General Assembly and the name of the institution was changed to Western Carolina University. In 1971, the state legislature reorganized higher education in North Carolina, and on July 1, 1972, Western Carolina University became a constituent instution of the University of North Carolina System..
North Carolina - North Carolina North Carolina (In Detail) (Full size) State nickname: Tar Heel State Other U.S. States Capital Raleigh Largest City Charlotte Area - Total - Land - Water - % water Ranked 28th 139,509 kmē 126,256 kmē 13,227 kmē 9.5% Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 11th 8,049,313 57.7/kmē Admittance into Union - Order - Date 12th November 21, 1789 Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4 Latitude Longitude 34°N to 36°21'N 75°30'W to 84°15'W Width Length Elevation -Highest -Mean -Lowest 240 km 805 km 2,037 meters 215 meters 0 meters ISO 3166-2: US-NC North Carolina is a southern state in the United States. North Carolina was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution. It is bordered.
List of North Carolina counties - List of North Carolina counties List of North Carolina counties: Alamance County Albemarle County (abolished 1739) Alexander County Alleghany County Anson County Ashe County Avery County Bath County (abolished 1739) Beaufort County Bertie County Bladen County Brunswick County Buncombe County Burke County Bute County (abolished 1779) Cabarrus County Caldwell County Camden County Carteret County Caswell County Catawba County Chatham County Cherokee County Chowan County Clay County Cleveland County Columbus County Craven County Cumberland County Currituck County Dare County Davidson County Davie County Dobbs County (abolished 1791) Duplin County Durham County Edgecombe County Forsyth County Franklin County Gaston County Gates County Graham County Granville County Greene County Guilford County Halifax County Harnett County Haywood County Henderson County Hertford County Hoke County Hyde County Iredell County Jackson County Johnston.
Louisiana State University - Louisiana State University Louisiana State University Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Higher Education In Louisiana 1.1 Current LSU System Entities 1.2 Former LSU System Entities 2 History 3 Athletics 4 Famous and Important Alumni 5 Achievements 6 Sources/External Links: Higher Education In Louisiana There are four higher education systems in Louisiana. The LSU system, the Southern University system, the University of Lousiana system, and the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. The four systems are all subject to oversight by the Louisiana Board of Regents. There are also 10 independent colleges in the state represented by the Louisiana Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. External Link: List of independent colleges Current LSU System Entities LSU has more than 30,000 students and 1,300 full-time faculty members. Louisiana State.
History of the Jews in the United States (Colonial Era-1906) - Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 Coming to the Americas 2 Arrival in North America 3 First Jewish settlers from Spain and Portugal 4 German Jewish settlers 5 Russian Immigration 6 In the cities and states 6.1 First Settlement 6.2 Asser Levy 7 Under English Rule 8 Shearith Israel 9 In the American Revolution 10 Up-State New York Settlements 11 Rhode Island 12 In New England 13 Maryland 14 Philadelphia 15 Mickvé Israel and Rodeph Shalom 16 In the Revolution 17 Jewish Company 18 Jacob de Cordova 19 Solomon Heydenfeldt 20 Characteristics of Congregations 21 3. Relation to the Federal Government: 22 Damascus Affair 23 Swiss Disabilities 24 Servia and Palestine 25 Russian Passports 26 Kishinef Petition 27 4. Education: 28 Free Schools 29 Theological Institutions Coming to the Americas The history.
Georgia (U.S. state) - Georgia (U.S. state) Georgia (In Detail) (Full size) State motto: Wisdom, Justice, Moderation State nickname: Peach State Other U.S. States Capital Atlanta Largest City Atlanta Area - Total - Land - Water - % water Ranked 24th 154,077 kmē 150,132 kmē 3,945 kmē 2.6% Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 10th 8,186,453 53/kmē Admittance into Union - Order - Date 4th January 2, 1788 Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4 Latitude Longitude 30°31'N to 35°N 81°W to 85°53'W Width Length Elevation -Highest -Mean -Lowest 370 km 480 km 1458 meters 180 meters 0 meters ISO 3166-2: US-GA Georgia is a southern state of the United States and its U.S. postal abbreviation is GA. Georgia was one of the thirteen colonies that revolted against British rule in the.
Emory University - Emory University Emory University is an undergraduate, graduate, and research institution in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The school's sports teams are called the Eagles. They participate in the NCAA's Division III and the University Athletic Association. Table of contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 References 3 External Links History On 10 December 1836, Emory College was chartered by the Georgia Methodist conference, and located its campus in Oxford, Georgia, where it began admitting students in 1838. It was intended to provide young men education through manual (mostly agricultural) labor and scholarship. For the duration of the nineteenth century it remained a small college and offered to students a classical curriculum, striving to educate young men for a wide range of professions. One of its most famous early alumni was.
