Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. Santa Clara bears the distinction of awarding California's first Bachelor's degree, given to Thomas I. Bergin in 1857, and its first graduate degree, two years later.
Mission Santa Clara was found on January 12, 1777.
Mission Santa Clara was found on January 12, 1777.
The Mission Santa Clara de Asis was built in 1777 on January 12.
Januaray 12, 1777
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Waayyyy back in the 12th Century!!
1839. It was the first public university west of the Mississippi