He attended the common schools and Augusta College (Kentucky).
The following year, he helped found Augusta College in Kentucky and served as the institution's first president.
In 1822 Augusta College was founded as the first Methodist college in the world.
He was graduated from Augusta (Kentucky) College in 1830.
With the loss, the Tigers played in a consolation game against Augusta College which also resulted in a classic finish.
He graduated from Augusta College in Kentucky in 1844.
He then was appointed professor of languages at Augusta College in Kentucky.
The house later served as the President's House of Augusta College.
Augusta College was the third Methodist college founded in the United States.
Doniphan graduated from Augusta College in 1824, and was admitted to the bar in 1830.