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Why is it called the University of Florida and not Florida University?

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Asked By: SirSteven53 56-60, M  2 years ago

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    Nanomamma - 46-50 years old

    Posted by Nanomamma Mar 22nd, 2011 at 12:54AM

    because there is a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY and the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA.

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6 Answers to "Why is it called the University of Florida and not Florida University?"

  1. ronanp - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by ronanp Mar 12th, 2011 at 11:43AM

    Would you want to attend FU?

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  2. purpleparrot - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by purpleparrot May 14th, 2011 at 11:54PM

    University of Fl is in Gainesville, FL (GO GATORS); Florida State University is in Tallahassee, FL (GO SEMINOLES)

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  3. Whateverrrrr - 36-40 years old - female

    Posted by Whateverrrrr Mar 1st, 2011 at 1:02PM

    Cause the person who came up with it has dyslexia. ;)

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  4. RickISAmasing - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by RickISAmasing Mar 1st, 2011 at 12:33PM

    Saves confusion

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  5. MarriedUnlovedAndAlone - 61-65 years old - male

    Posted by MarriedUnlovedAndAlone Mar 1st, 2011 at 11:58AM

    It could have been. They just decided to call it The University of Florida when it was established.

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