Cornell celebrates 150 years of the Morrill Land Grant Act

 
July marked the 150th anniversary of the Morrill Land Grant Act, the legislation that created the U.S. land-grant college system. "The Morrill Act is the basis for one of Cornell's most enduring qualities as a land-grant institution - a deep commitment to developing knowledge that benefits communities around the world," says Cornell President David Skorton.

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