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The initial predecessor to SUNY Geneseo opened in 1867 as the Wadsworth Normal and Training School through an act of the New York State Legislature. However, the legislature later changed the new college's name to the Geneseo Normal and Training School before it officially opened on September 13, 1871. [7]
SUNY Geneseo opened its doors in 1867 as the Wadsworth Normal and Training School, which issued state-certified teaching credentials to students on completion of two- or three-year academic and training programs.
First opened in 1871 as the Wadsworth Normal and Training School, Geneseo has grown exponentially in its 150-year history. The College and its community have changed over the years, but across the decades they have shared one thing — a deep commitment to education.
Founded in 1871, SUNY Geneseo is a distinctive public liberal arts honors college with a strong tradition of academic excellence. Students are trained to think critically, communicate effectively, and consider multiple perspectives to solve challenging problems.
The tree in question stood on the banks of the Genesee and was thought to be more than 300 years old when erosion of the river bank finally caused its downfall on November 8, 1857. Settler James Wadsworth’s interest in public education planted the seeds of what would eventually become SUNY Geneseo.
Sep 5, 2024 · Histories of SUNY Geneseo (available via Information Delivery Services) Search SUNY Geneseo's Library holdings, and holdings of libraries from around the world (including all SUNY libraries), plus hundreds of databases for print and online content.
The State University of New York College at Geneseo ( SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo State College or, colloquially, " Geneseo ") is a public liberal arts college in Geneseo, New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The college was founded in 1867 as the Wadsworth Normal and Training School before it became part of the new ...
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