1854
1854 in Columbia history:
- 100th anniversairy of the foundation of King's College
- During the Gibbs Affair, the trustees refuse to hire famous chemist (and alumnus) Oliver Wolcott Gibbs because of his Unitarian faith and desire not to bow to outside pressure.
| Preceded by 1853 |
History of Columbia University 1854 |
Succeeded by 1855 |