The article provides a brief sketch of the founding of the University of Nebraska and notes, "On Feb. 15, 1869, taking advantage of the federal Morrill Land-Grant Act, the bill establishing the University of Nebraska unanimously passed both houses of the state legislature. Gov. David Butler signed the bill into law the same day."
You can learn more about the institution's history and various anniversary activities by visiting the Nebraska 150 web pages. The Archives and Special Collections also offers a number of interesting collections:
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