University College London UCL as alumni, faculty or researchers. UCL was founded on 11 February 1826 under the name London University, as an alternative to the Anglican universities of Oxford and Cambridge. London University's first Warden was Leonard Horner, who was the first scientist to head a British university. Despite the commonly held belief that the philosopher Jeremy Bentham was the founder of UCL, his direct involvement was limited to the purchase of share No. 633, at a cost of £100 paid in nine instalments between December 1826 and January 1830. In 1828 he did nominate a friend to sit on the council,
Vernon Glass when the Cardinals posted an 8-2 record. He was named SLC Coach of the Year in 1970 and 1974. In addition, Glass was named NCAA College Division Coach of the Year in 1964 and 1965 and was recognized by the Texas Sports Writers Association at Junior College Coach of the Year in 1959. In September 2009, Bart Simmons, a Lamar University Alumnus, donated $200,000 to create a football practice facility, the 'Coach Vernon Glass Field of Champions.' Vernon Glass Vernon Glass (October 14, 1928 – December 3, 2005) was an American football coach. He served as head football coach at