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Ivy League is a group of eight private institutions of higher education in the United States that are known for providing an excellent education and for their significant endowments. These institutions are Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University.

History[edit]

The term "Ivy League" came into use in the 1930s as a way to refer to these schools, which are located in the Northeastern United States. The term was officially adopted in 1954 when the NCAA athletic conference for Division I was formed. The Ivy League has its roots in the colonial period, but it was not until the 19th and 20th centuries that these schools began to acquire the reputation for academic excellence and social elitism that they have today.

Academics[edit]

The Ivy League schools are known for their rigorous academic programs and their commitment to undergraduate education. Each school has its own unique curriculum and academic focus, but all offer a wide range of majors and disciplines. The Ivy League schools are also known for their competitive admissions processes, with acceptance rates often below 10%.

Athletics[edit]

In addition to their academic programs, the Ivy League schools are also known for their athletic programs. The Ivy League competes in the NCAA Division I, and the schools are known for their strong athletic programs in a variety of sports.

Notable Alumni[edit]

The Ivy League has produced many notable alumni, including numerous U.S. presidents, Nobel laureates, and leaders in business, government, and the arts.

See Also[edit]

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Scoreboard and Ivy League flags at Wien Stadium, 2024
Flags of the Ivy League
Ivy League map
Das östliche Eingangstor der Brown University
Columbia University New York November 2016
Olive Tjaden Hall, Cornell University
Baker Library Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire
Widener Library
Alexander Hall, the home to both the Princeton University Orchestra and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Yale's four-oared crew team with 1876 Centennial Regatta trophy
Harvard vs Yale program 1875

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+File:Flags_of_the_Ivy_League.jpg|Flags of the Ivy League
+File:Ivy_League_map.svg|Ivy League map
+File:Das_östliche_Eingangstor_der_Brown_University.jpg|Das östliche Eingangstor der Brown University
+File:Columbia_University_New_York_November_2016_002.jpg|Columbia University New York November 2016
+File:Olive_Tjaden_Hall,_Cornell_University.jpg|Olive Tjaden Hall, Cornell University
+File:Baker-Library-Dartmouth-College-Hanover-New-Hampshire-05-2018a.jpg|Baker Library Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire
+File:Widener_Library.jpg|Widener Library
+File:Alexander_Hall,_the_home_to_both_the_Princeton_University_Orchestra_and_the_Princeton_Symphony_Orchestra_(edited).jpg|Alexander Hall, the home to both the Princeton University Orchestra and the Princeton Symphony Orchestra
+File:Yale's_four-oared_crew_team_with_1876_Centennial_Regatta_trophy.jpg|Yale's four-oared crew team with 1876 Centennial Regatta trophy
+File:Harvard_vs_yale_program_1875.jpg|Harvard vs Yale program 1875
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