Hardcover. Etat : new. Hardcover. "John Milton Gregory: A Biography" offers a detailed exploration of the life and career of one of the most significant figures in the history of American higher education. This work chronicles the professional journey of John Milton Gregory, the first president of the University of Illinois, originally established as the Illinois Industrial University. The narrative, written by his daughter Allene Gregory, traces his transition from a Baptist minister and educator in Michigan to a visionary leader who helped define the mission of land-grant institutions in the United States.The biography provides deep insight into the challenges and triumphs of establishing a major university in the mid-19th century. It emphasizes Gregory's commitment to a curriculum that balanced classical education with practical, industrial training, a philosophy that fundamentally shaped the modern university system. Through this account, readers gain a better understanding of the intellectual and social currents that drove educational reform during a period of rapid national expansion. "John Milton Gregory: A Biography" serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of Illinois, the evolution of academic leadership, and the enduring legacy of a dedicated educator.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025759364

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Buch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - 'John Milton Gregory: A Biography' offers a detailed exploration of the life and career of one of the most significant figures in the history of American higher education. This work chronicles the professional journey of John Milton Gregory, the first president of the University of Illinois, originally established as the Illinois Industrial University. The narrative, written by his daughter Allene Gregory, traces his transition from a Baptist minister and educator in Michigan to a visionary leader who helped define the mission of land-grant institutions in the United States.The biography provides deep insight into the challenges and triumphs of establishing a major university in the mid-19th century. It emphasizes Gregory's commitment to a curriculum that balanced classical education with practical, industrial training, a philosophy that fundamentally shaped the modern university system. Through this account, readers gain a better understanding of the intellectual and social currents that drove educational reform during a period of rapid national expansion. 'John Milton Gregory: A Biography' serves as an essential resource for those interested in the history of Illinois, the evolution of academic leadership, and the enduring legacy of a dedicated educator.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781025759364

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