The Morrill Act of 1862 and Land-Grant Universities
This conference was hosted by the Library of Congress in cooperation with the Association of Public Land Grant Universities and the National Academy of Sciences - it’s about an hour and 45 minutes.
A look at The Morrill Act and its effect on the system of higher education. Panelists include five Presidents from different colleges and… read more
A look at The Morrill Act and its effect on the system of higher education. Panelists include five Presidents from different colleges and universities across the country. They speak on the democratization of higher-education, the establishment of public Land Grant Universities, and the relevance of these institutions today.
This conference was hosted by the Library of Congress in cooperation with the Association of Public Land Grant Universities and the National Academy of Sciences - it’s about an hour and 45 minutes. close
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