University of New Haven [SEP] inception
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History.
The University of New Haven was founded in 1920 as the New Haven YMCA Junior College, a division of Northeastern University, which shared buildings, laboratories, and faculty members at Yale University, for nearly forty years.
History Milestones.
- 1920 – New Haven YMCA Junior College founded as a branch of Northeastern University
- 1923 – First associate degrees awarded
- 1926 – Received state charter as "New Haven College"
- 1948 – Received
host to many university soccer teams including Yale University.
Other.
The New Haven Road Race has hosted the USA 20K Championship every year since its inception in 1978. The race, which featured 1,200 runners in its inaugural year, has grown to include as many as 7,000 participants. Other annual road races which take place in New Haven include the WPLR ShamRock & Roll 5K, held close to Saint Patrick's Day every March, and The Christopher Martins Christmas Run for Children 5K, held every December.