Centre College, Private liberal arts college in Danville, Kentucky.
Centre College is a private liberal arts institution in Danville, Kentucky, covering roughly 152 acres (62 ha) and offering 27 majors across disciplines. The Greek Revival buildings cluster around a central quad, with Old Centre serving as the administrative hub.
Presbyterian community leaders established the institution in 1819 as one of the first education centers west of the Appalachians. During the Civil War, the grounds served as temporary quarters for troops from both sides of the conflict.
The campus retains its Presbyterian roots through the layout of its central quad and the collegiate traditions that shape daily routines. Most students live in residence halls that surround the academic core and gather in shared spaces for group study.
The institution awards more than 47 million dollars in scholarships each year, with nearly all students living on the grounds. The library and academic buildings remain open to the campus community throughout the semester calendar.
The campus hosted two vice presidential debates, in 2000 between Dick Cheney and Joe Lieberman and in 2012 between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. These events brought national attention to the small institution in central Kentucky.
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