1890: College to University
The First Name Change
The First Name Change
While the 1926 and 2009 name changes really had to do with the state of the school and the programs it had, this first change was mostly spurred by one man - John Kost. Get sucked into the fascinating story about his connection to Heidelberg, and then learn about the Museum-Gymnasium the school built for him!
Learn about John Kost and his museum collection here:
Learn about John Kost and his museum collection here:
Or, you could step straight into the controversy his virtual takeover of Heidelberg caused with former President Williard:
Ever heard about the Museum-Gymnasium or the Castle? Interested in learning about famous fires on Heidelberg's campus? Check this page out!
Ever heard about the Museum-Gymnasium or the Castle? Interested in learning about famous fires on Heidelberg's campus? Check this page out!