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See MIT Facts for an overview of the Institute’s academics, activities, and culture. 1861: Founding of MIT MIT was founded on April 10, 1861, the date it was granted its official charter by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  This was two days before the start of the Civil War.  Over the next several years plans were made and funds raised, with the first classes beginning in 1865. William Barton Rogers: Founder The idea for MIT originated with William Barton Rogers, MIT’s first president.  Rogers was a professor of natural philosophy at the College of William and Mary when he described his […]

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