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The City College of the City University of New York is a public research university within the City University of New York system in New York City. Founded in 1847, City College was the first free public institution of higher education in the United States. It is the oldest of CUNY's 25 institutions of higher learning and is considered its flagship institution.
  • Other names: City College of New York · City College
  • Former names: Free Academy of the City of New York (1847–1866) · College of the City of New York (1866–1929) · City College of New York (1929 1961)
  • Motto: Respice, Adspice, Prospice (Latin)
  • Motto in English: "Look behind, look here, look ahead"
  • Type: Public research university
  • Established: 1847
  • Founder: Townsend Harris

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