It was founded in 1911, as "Connecticut College for Women", in response to Wesleyan University closing its doors to women in 1909; the college shortened its name to "Connecticut College" in 1969 when it began admitting men.
It was founded in 1911 in response to Wesleyan University. This was as "Connecticut College for Women". This Wesleyan University was closing its doors to women in 1909. The college shortened its name to "Connecticut College" in 1969. It began admitting men.