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First degree awarded by St. Ignatius College on June 25, 1873 - Master of Arts to Phillip J. Reilly

Establishment of Student's Sodality]]> Loyola University
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Chrysostomian Society (debating society) is established

Seven degrees awarded in 1876

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Defined division between the college course and the grammar school/high school course

Introduction of a scientific course leading to a Bachelor of Science degree

Introduction of monthly reports to parents

Creation of the St. Cecilia Choral Society]]> Loyola University
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203 students enrolled at St. Ignatius College at beginning of tenure

265 students enrolled by end of tenure]]> Loyola University
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Faculty at St. Ignatius College numbers 19

North Side Collegiate School opens in 1888, closes in 1890

Dramatic Club established

Athletic Association established

Library numbers over 5,000 volumes

Forerunner of college magazine, "Easter Chimes", appears in 1888]]> Loyola University
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St. Ignatius College enrollment reaches 496

First perpetual scholarship founded by Miss Eliza McConville

Scientific Academy established

Camera Club established]]> Loyola University
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Purchased 19.546 acres of land on the north side of Chicago in Rogers Park

Orchestra, Glee club, and Academy Choir established

College band established in 1908

First issue of the St. Ignatius Collegian, predecessor of Cadence, in 1901

Wyspianski Literary Society formed in 1908

Initiated series of post-graduate lectures on philosophy and sociology ]]> Loyola University
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12th President of St. Ignatius College

1st President of Loyola University

St. Ignatius College is rechartered as Loyola University on October 23, 1909

School of Law is established in 1908

Illinois Medical College affiliates with Loyola in 1909

Bennett Medical College affiliates with Loyola in 1910

Loyola Academy Building (Dumbach Hall) is built on the north side campus in Rogers Park in 1908

Michael Cudahy Science Hall is built on the north side campus in 1912]]> Loyola University
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School of Sociology established in 1914

University College established in 1914

Loyola University Press established in 1912]]> Loyola University
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Completed merger with Bennett Medical College to create the Loyola School of Medicine]]>