Centennial of Theological College, The Catholic University of America's Seminary

The Archivist's Nook blog of The Catholic University of America offers an interesting post, "Theological College--First 100 Years," by Shane MacDonald.  MacDonald provides a brief historical sketch of the early history of the institution's seminary.  The seminary, founded in 1917, was initially known as Sulpician Seminary.  The name changed to Theological College in the 1940s. 

The CUA web site includes information on the centennial and there is an excellent short YouTube video, "The History of TC," with many historical images.

Howard University: Celebrating the Sesquicentennial of its Founding

Howard University is celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of its founding in 1867.  You can visit the institution's website for more information and upcoming activities.  There will be a Charter Day Convocation on March 2, 2017 featuring alum and trustee, Mark A.L. Mason.  A Sesquicentennial Celebration is also scheduled later in the day at the National Museum of African American History & Culture.  A Charter Day Dinner will follow on March 3rd.

Founders Library at Howard University receives designation as a National Treasure

The National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Howard University's Founders Library as a national treasure.  The trust will also be working with Howard to develop a strategy for renovation of the building to insure that it will continue to serve as an important campus resource.  The library opened in 1939 and Danielle Douglas-Gabriel provides a number of examples of the building's historical significance in her article on February 29, 2016 for the Washington Post.

Colleges Considering Mergers

Kellie Woodhouse explores factors leading to more interest in mergers for Inside Higher Ed on July 7, 2015.  Woodhouse also notes that mergers can be difficult to achieve and consortial arrangements or other options that offer the hope of greater efficiency and lower costs are discussed.  The article includes references to the following recent or anticipated mergers:

• Union Graduate College and Clarkson University
• Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory
• Salem State University and Montserrat College of Art
• Arizona State University and Thunderbird School of Global Management
• George Washington University and Corcoran School of Art and Design

District of Columbia Colleges that have Closed, Merged, or Changed Names

This table below includes institutions that have closed, merged, or changed their names.  If you note a need for changing or updating information, please notify ray01brown@gmail.com or leave a comment below.

An index with links to separate pages for other states and countries is available.

There is a College History Garden Facebook group or you can view and follow multiple College History Garden boards on Pinterest or there is a board specifically devoted to District of Columbia colleges.

Thanks for your interest and suggestions!

Washington Junior College of Music (D.C.)

Paul K. Williams maintains The House History Man blog and posted an entry with the history of Washington Junior College of Music.  The institution was founded in 1930 by James E. Eubanks and his wife, Gustavia served as vice president and treasurer.

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History website also offers several photographs.  One of 656 12th St NE in the 1930's.

Another is an image of students at the institution as part of the Portraits of a City collection from 1252 Maryland Avenue where the school was located after 1947.

Civil War Impacts Colleges

Michael David Cohen comments on the Civil War and the impact on colleges for the New York Times.  South Carolina College (Columbia, SC), Pennsylvania College (Gettysburg, PA), Wesleyan Female College (Macon, GA), Columbian College (D.C.), and Corona Female College (Corinth, MS) are mentioned.

District of Columbia Education Licensure Commission

You can contact the Education Licensure Commission of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education for the District of Columbia. They have a web site with a link for requesting a transcript. The phone # is (202) 727-6436.