McGill University. Built in 1821, McGill University is the oldest university in Montreal, Quebec's largest city. The university was founded by Scottish merchant James McGill, and that accounts for the university being an English-language school. McGill covers an expanse of two campuses with 11 faculties of study and 300 disciplines.
About Boone, NC. The town of Boone sits in Watauga County atop the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of. North Carolina. Serving as the county seat and market town, Boone is also home to. Appalachian State University. Our town gets its name from the famous pioneer and. explorer, Daniel Boone.
Small classes and close interactions between faculty and students create a strong sense of community, which has become an Appalachian hallmark. Appalachian, located in Boone, N.C., is one of 16 universities in the University of North Carolina system.