The University of Louisville

"The authors present a fine balance of many aspects of a university's life: students, faculty, administration, trustees, curriculum, sports, political intrigue, and urban connectedness."—Clyde F. Crews

"A fast-paced overview of the first two centuries of their institution in an entertaining volume."—Indiana Magazine of History

"An excellent overview of a complex institution that is now recognized by the state as one of its two major universities, and one with a special urban mission."—Journal of Southern History

"Reveals the picture of higher education in Louisville and in the state, and the significant role the school has played in the city/"—Kentucky Libraries

"Any University of Louisville Alumnus will appreciate the fascinating historical account of their alma mater."—Kentucky Living

"Shows through words and pictures how the university has grown and changed from the original 18th century blueprint."—Kentucky Monthly

"A well-written book about an interesting university."—Lexington Herald-Leader

"A remarkable history of Louisville's university, including the negatives as well as the positives, the humorous and the serious."—Louisville Courier-Journal

"This very readable work critically analyzes the effect of state and national developments on the institution's development. All aspects (faculty, students, athletics, administration) of campus are thoroughly discussed."—Register of the Kentucky Historical Society