Before the university opened, the State Legislature amended Cornell's charter on April 24,1867 to specify alumni elected trustees, however that provision did not become operative until there were at least 100 alumni in 1872.
The State Legislature amended Cornell's charter on April 24,1867. This was to specify alumni elected trustees. Provision did not become operative. This was to specify alumni elected trustees. There were at least 100 alumni in 1872. The university opened.