The college was granted new statutes in 1860 and adopted its current name.

The college was granted autonomy as a public sector agency in 1995.

In 1984, the college was granted full university status under its present name.

In early 2007 the college was granted the status of a university.

The college was then granted university status by the Government of Sweden in 1999.

The college was granted deemed university status in 2008.

In 1999, the college was granted university college status and took on its last name.

In 1794, the college was granted a charter by the state of Maryland.

In 1974, the college was granted a full license for a 10-watt station which went on the air in 1979.

In 1961, the college was granted full university status.