Why Is It Called the “Ivy League”?

Here’s the story of how the Ivy League got its name—and a list of all the schools that belong to it (including the informal “Ivy Plus” schools).

By: Mental Floss

Jun 10 2024
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Why Is It Called the “Ivy League”? — Why Is It Called the “Ivy Leag

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