 Bucknell University Campus circa 1907 Image by Richard Rummell, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
The IviesThe Little Ivies are an unofficial group of small, academically competitive private liberal arts colleges in the Northeastern United States, associated with high academic standards and selective admissions similar to Ivy League schools. Primarily linked to the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), the group includes notable institutions like Amherst College, Williams College, and Swarthmore College, and is recognized for its substantial financial endowments. The term "Little Ivy" emerged around 1955, reflecting a broader cultural context of academic prestige and excellence among these colleges. (Source: Wikipedia)
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