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Acadia University

university, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Last Updated: Feb 11, 2025 • Article History

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Date:: 1838 - present

Notable Alumni:: Charles B. Huggins

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Acadia University, Privately endowed university in Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Founded in 1838, it took its current name and status in 1891. It has faculties of arts, professional studies, science, theology, education, and graduate studies. Acadia ranks among the country’s top undergraduate institutions.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.