Cooper Union
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- An educational institution: Cooper Union refers to a private college in New York City, historically known for providing full-tuition scholarships to all admitted students. It was founded with a mission of offering free education in art, architecture, and engineering.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- She was thrilled to receive an acceptance letter from Cooper Union.
- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art has a prestigious history.
Advanced Usage
- "The Cooper Union": The full, formal name of the institution is often used.
- He studied architecture at The Cooper Union.
Variants and Related Words
- Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum: A design museum founded in 1897 by the granddaughters of Peter Cooper, originally part of Cooper Union and now part of the Smithsonian Institution.
Synonyms
- University: An institution of higher education.
- College: An institution for higher learning.
Related Phrases
- "Free education at Cooper Union": A phrase referencing its historic policy.
- The promise of free education at Cooper Union attracted many talented students.
Noun
- university founded in 1859 by Peter Cooper to offer free courses in the arts and sciences