AUSTIN, Texas - Huston-Tilloston University is celebrating a major milestone, 150 years since they opened their doors, and it's received a major donation as well.

The backstory:

The university has celebrations spread throughout the school year to commemorate this milestone.

Huston-Tillotson University is the oldest institution of higher education in Austin, and it's left a lasting impact here in the East Austin community.

"This year, Huston-Tillotson University is celebrating its sesquicentennial, 150 years," says Linda Jackson, VP for Institutional Advancements.

The history of Huston-Tillotson University dates back to 1875 as two separate institutes, Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College.

Samuel Huston college was an institution that was founded in Dallas as the site for a s

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