Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art: A private college in New York City, founded in 1859 by the industrialist and philanthropist Peter Cooper. It was established with the radical principle of providing a high-quality education in engineering, art, and architecture, free of charge, to all admitted students, regardless of race, religion, sex, or social status.

Usage

• The term Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is used as the full, formal name of the institution. It is often shortened in common usage to "Cooper Union."
• It functions as a singular proper noun when referring to the institution itself.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art was a pioneering model of merit-based, tuition-free higher education.
  • She received her architecture degree from the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Advanced Usage

• The founding mission of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art is frequently cited in discussions about educational accessibility and philanthropy.
• The institution is historically significant for its public lecture series, "The Great Hall," which has hosted notable figures including Abraham Lincoln, Susan B. Anthony, and Frederick Douglass.

Variants and Related Words

• Cooper Union (n): The common, abbreviated name for the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
  • He teaches at Cooper Union.

Synonyms

• University (n): An institution of higher education. (Note: While Cooper Union is a college, "university" is a more general synonym for an institution of higher learning.)
• College (n): An institution of higher learning. (This is a more direct synonym, as Cooper Union is a college.)

Related Terms and Concepts

• Tuition-free education (n): A system of education where students are not required to pay tuition fees.
• Peter Cooper (n): The American industrialist, inventor, and philanthropist who founded and endowed the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.

Noun

1. university founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences