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  A Brief History of Boston University  
  Boston University began as a Methodist seminary in 1839 in Vermont. The school was transferred to New Hampshire in 1847 and to Boston in 1867. It is now internationally recognized as a top institution of learning and research. Our faculty includes Nobel laureates, MacArthur Fellows, leading scientists, prize-winning authors, and many more valued scholars. Throughout its history, Boston University has stayed true to its founding mission of providing an excellent education and helping students become valuable members of society. Our most famous and respected alumnus, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., exemplifies the spirit of community and innovation that pervades our campus.

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  Fun Fact  
  The first class admitted into the College of Arts and Sciences, then called the College of Liberal Arts, included only 22 students.  
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