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1962

The story of Lynn University began in 1962, when a congregation of nuns made their way to South Florida to establish a college in Boca Raton.

The school first opened in 1962 as Marymount College, a women's junior college founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). Due to financial hardship Marymount College sought to sell the books of its library.

1971

In 1971, a period of transition began, and the school was placed under the control of a lay board.

1974

The board of trustees decided the 123-acre college, which became a four-year school in 1974, will expand its programs under a new name.

In 1974, the name was changed to the College of Boca Raton.

1988

In 1988, it was accredited at Level III. During this time it was transformed from a two-year school to a four-year college with a master's program.

1991

The College of Boca Raton became Lynn University in 1991 to honor its benefactors, the Lynn family.

1997

Avon Old Farms School (Avon, Conn.): associate director of admissions, 1997

2006

On July 1, 2006, Ross retired after 35 years as the university's president; Kevin M. Ross succeeded his father in office.

2012

On October 22, 2012, the university hosted the third and final 2012 United States presidential debate between United States president Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney concerning United States foreign policy.

2016

Lynn’s undergraduate day students are the first in the nation to receive the iPad Pro in spring 2016.

2020

Q: As chief operating officer, one of your major priorities was supervising the development of Lynn 2020, the university’s strategic plan.

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