Saturday, May 9, 2020

De Montfort University Celebrates 150th Anniversary


De Montfort University in Leicester, UK (DMU) is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its founding in 1870. The institution was initially known as the Leicester School of Art. Technical programs were added and by 1929 it was known as Leicester Colleges of Arts and Technology. The name changed to the City of Leicester Polytechnic after 1948 and De Montfort University after 1992.

A university press release posted May 8, 2020, "DMU's 150th anniversary exhibition moves online," provides details of an online exhibit where viewers can learn more about the institution's history.

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