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<strong>1882</strong> - Founded as Findlay College by the<br>
Churches of God, General Conference<br>
(<em>then Churches of God in North America</em>)<br>
and the citizens of the city of Findlay.<p>

1882 - Founded as Findlay College by the
Churches of God, General Conference
(then Churches of God in North America)
and the citizens of the city of Findlay.

<strong><em>University of Findlay</em></strong>

University of Findlay

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