Hartwick College - Oneonta, NY - Universities and Colleges on Waymarking.com

"Hartwick’s roots reach back to 1797 with the founding of Hartwick Seminary through the will of John Christopher Hartwick. Hartwick was a Lutheran minister who arrived in 1746 from Germany to lead several mission congregations of early settlers along the Hudson and Mohawk rivers. Shortly after his death, his dream of establishing an institution of higher learning became a reality with the founding of Hartwick Seminary in 1797. The New York State Legislature in 1816 incorporated the new school—the first Lutheran seminary in America—as a classical academy and theological seminary...Hartwick Seminary became a four-year college in 1927 and held its first classes in the city of Oneonta in 1928...In 1968, the College and the Lutheran Church concluded that the time had come for an amicable separation, and Hartwick became an independent college...Hartwick has grown into a well-respected college of the liberal arts and sciences enrolling 1,480 undergraduates. It is a place of active learning, where the faculty focuses on challenging and mentoring students through advanced research opportunities, innovative programming, and experiential learning."

Name: Hartwick College Location/Address: 1 Hartwick Drive Oneonta, NY USA 13820 Phone Number: 888-427-8942 Web Site: [Web Link] Type of School: Undergraduate School (usually four years) School Affiliation: Private -- Independent Date Founded: 1797 Enrollment: 1,480 Nicknames/Mascots: Hawks School Colors: Blue and grey (or white) Location of GPS Coordinates: Main Entrance School Motto: Not listed

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