Active 1877–1967 Province Manitoba Founded 1877 | Affiliation Presbyterian Founder George Bryce Ceased operations 1967 | |
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Location Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Notable alumni Albert Edward McPhillips, Dan McIvor, Henry Douglas Similar Assiniboine Community College, Wesley College, St John's College - University, Providence University College a, Red River College | ||
Manitoba College was a college that existed in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from 1871 to 1967, when it became one of the University of Manitoba's founding colleges. It was one of the first institutions of higher learning in the city of Winnipeg and the province of Manitoba. The first graduating class had 12 members.
History
Manitoba College, established in Winnipeg had a strong Presbyterian religious affiliation. Consolidation was a way to strengthen this small and financially insecure institution. The University Of Manitoba was established in 1877 by combining 3 existing church colleges St. Boniface College Roman Catholic; St John's Anglican and Manitoba College Presbyterian.
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