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1889

The Connecticut General Assembly established the Willimantic State Normal School in 1889.

1890

In 1890, the Town of Windham deeded 6 acres (24,000 m) to the State of Connecticut for construction of a new campus for the school.

1893

The first male student entered in 1893.

1895

The larger campus was completed in 1895.

1921

The first dormitory, Burr Hall, opened in September 1921.

1937

The institution was renamed Willimantic State Teachers College in 1937, after it began granting bachelor's degrees.

1946

The original Normal School building was destroyed in a fire and replaced by Shafer Hall, which was dedicated in 1946.

1953

The State College created its first graduate program (in education) in 1953.

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