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He was rejected when he showed up. When they found out he was Black, he was turned away. Then he applied to Simpson University for Art!

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What schools did George Washington Carver attend?

Highland College in Highland, Kansas; Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa; Iowa State Agricultural College in Ames, Iowa


What challenges did George Washington Carver overcome?

George Washington Carver was born into slavery and after emancipation he had to overcome the prejudice & discrimination of his day. He applied and was refused by several colleges. He was finally accepted by Highland College in Kansas, but when he arrived he was rejected because of his race.


George Washington Carver graduated what year high school?

Though denied admission to Highland University because of his race, Carver gained acceptance to Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, in 1890.


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Was George Washington Carver a college professor?

Yes he was!


What college or university did George Washington Carver go to?

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