REVENSHAW UNIVERSITY: NOW IN REBATE.
Bhubabeswar, Odisha ,4/9/24
Historian and fact checker can do a full justice to the evolution of this college.
Here’s a broad overview of its history with some facts and dates:
1. **Founding and Early Years (1868-1878):**
- Ravenshaw College was initially established as *Cuttack College* in 1868, offering intermediate (F.A.) classes. The institution began at the Cuttack Zilla (District) School, which was also known as Cuttack High School.
- In 1876, the high school was elevated to the status of a first-grade college, marking its formal transition into a prominent educational institution.
2. **Renaming to Ravenshaw College (1878):**
- In 1878, the institution was renamed *Ravenshaw College* in honor of Thomas Edward Ravenshaw, the Commissioner of Cuttack Division, who played a significant role in the advancement of education in Odisha. Ravenshaw's contributions were pivotal in the development and expansion of the college.
3. **Separation of School and College (1904):**
- In 1904, the administration of Ravenshaw College and Ravenshaw Collegiate School (which had evolved from the original Cuttack Zilla School) was separated, establishing Ravenshaw College as a distinct entity focused on higher education.
4. **Role in the Freedom Struggle and Post-Independence Era:**
- Ravenshaw College became a hub for intellectual and political movements during India's struggle for independence. The Assembly Hall of the college served as the venue for the legislative assembly of Odisha until the capital was shifted to Bhubaneswar.
- After India's independence, the college continued to expand its academic offerings and infrastructure, becoming one of the most prestigious institutions in Odisha.
5. **Transition to University Status (2006):**
- In 2006, Ravenshaw College was granted university status, becoming *Ravenshaw University*. This transition allowed the institution to offer a broader range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, further enhancing its academic stature.
6. **Modern-Day Legacy:**
- Ravenshaw University today stands on a sprawling campus of approximately 100 acres and continues to be a leading center for higher education in Odisha, offering a wide array of disciplines and contributing significantly to the intellectual and cultural development of the region.
Ravenshaw College’s transformation from a district school to a major university reflects its enduring legacy and contribution to education in India, particularly in Odisha.
you may refer to the official [Ravenshaw University website](https://ravenshawuniversity.ac.in) and other historical sources on the institution [oai_citation:3,Ravenshaw University - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravenshaw_University) [oai_citation:2,Ravenshaw University The Temple of Learning - Cuttack - Odisha](https://ravenshawuniversity.ac.in/) [oai_citation:1,Centenary of Ravenshaw College, Cuttack - The Philatelist](https://thephilatelist.in/stamps/centenary-of-ravenshaw-college-cuttack/).
