Peru State College
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Established in 1867 as Nebraska’s first public institution, Peru State College is highly regarded for its legacy of teacher preparation, with its strongest academic programs spanning the School of Education, School of Professional Studies, and School of Arts and Sciences. Students experience a close-knit, supportive campus culture defined by small class sizes, direct faculty mentorship, and a vibrant community life that includes NAIA athletics and active student organizations. What truly sets the college apart is its stunning location on the "Campus of a Thousand Oaks"—a historic, wooded hilltop nature retreat overlooking the Missouri River—combined with its commitment to being one of the most affordable public four-year options in the region.
Wikipedia:Peru State College (Peru) is a public college in Peru, Nebraska, United States. It was founded by members of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1865, and opened in 1866 as Mount Vernon Academy. It is the first and oldest institution of higher education in Nebraska.
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