Eureka College is a private liberal arts college in Eureka, Illinois, that is related by covenant to the Christian Church .
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11 Facts About Eureka College
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Eureka College was the third college in the United States to admit men and women on an equal basis.
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In 2010, Eureka College was designated as a national historic district by the National Park Service.
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Eureka College was founded in 1848 by a group of abolitionists who had left Kentucky because of their opposition to slavery and was originally named the Walnut Grove Academy.
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Eureka College is the smallest college or university in American history to graduate a future U S president with a bachelor's degree.
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Eureka College served on the board of trustees for three terms, stayed connected to his fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon, communicated with his football coach and mentor Ralph "Mac" McKinzie, and helped support fund-raising drives including with his own financial commitments to the college.
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When he died in 2004, Eureka College was one of three officially designated recipients of memorial gifts by his family.
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Eureka College has created programs related to Reagan, with a goal of enhancing the educational experience for its students:.
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Eureka College offers one four-year, full-tuition scholarship to a student interested in pursuing ministry in the Christian Church .
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Eureka College competes in 14 intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer and wrestling; while women's sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball and wrestling.
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