By Bonnie Bolden What’s the oldest college in Mississippi? This religious school is celebrating 200 years of preparing young people for the future in 2026. Some of the oldest public and private schools in the state are more than 150 years old. Did you know Mississippi has the oldest public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States? Here’s what to know about the oldest colleges and universities in Mississippi, where you can find them. Mississippi College celebrates 200 years Mississippi College was chartered in 1826 as Hampstead Academy, according to a history on its website. The school in what is now Clinton started offering classes for boys
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