Highland University

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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