Maroon and white : Mississippi State University, 1878-2003
Mississippi State University was founded in 1878 and opened its doors in 1880 as a land-grant school designed for teaching agriculture and mechanical arts. Building upon the work of John K. Bettersworth, Michael B. Ballard traces the evolution of this institution. From the beginning, first president Stephen D. Lee wanted to expand the university's vision beyond agriculture and engineering. While admitting that these should be the focal points, the school gradually introduced studies in the humanities. The university evolved around the expectation of being the "People's College."
eBook, English, ©2008
Mississippi State University : University Press of Mississippi, Jackson, ©2008
History
1 online resource (xiii, 402 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations
9781604733105, 9781283210423, 9786613210425, 1604733101, 1283210428, 6613210420
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Roots and birth
The formative years under General Lee, 1880-1899
Hardy expansion, 1900-1912
Hightower, Smith, and World War, 1912-1920
Hull, Walker, and Critz : the 1920s and the dark years, 1920-1934
Humphrey and Mitchell : war and peace, 1934-1953
Hilbun and Colvard : a university and racial challenges, 1953-1966
Giles : low-key, high results, 1966-1976
McComas : seeking a balance, 1976-1985
Zacharias : the starship years, 1985-1997
Portera and Lee : big business and steady hands, 1998-2003
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