Always Leading, Forever Valiant
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Always Leading, Forever Valiant by Kim Clarke
An engaging look at the history of the University of Michigan on its 200th birthday
For 200 years, the people of this university have debated, explored, and—most significantly—shared the complexities of science, the majesty of language, the power of the arts, and the salve of medicine. .We are a place of endless, captivating stories."" - Mark S. Schlissel, President of the University of Michigan
""Readers of this charming collection of Michigan stories will be reminded of the vast and enduring influence of a magnificent university and its people. The University of Michigan changes and evolves over the decades but always remains true to the dictum of its first president, Henry Tappan, ‘A University. . . where the mind may be cultivated according to its wants,’ and to its most influential president, James Angell for whom the University made possible ‘an uncommon education for the common man.’"" - Mary Sue Coleman, President Emerita at the University of Michigan
""This book contains a wonderful collection of stories, illustrations, and vignettes to highlight and celebrate the Bicentennial of the University of Michigan. It provides both an entertaining introduction to the University as well as a source of memories for the Michigan family of alumni, students, faculty, and staff."" - James J. Duderstadt, President Emeritus at the University of Michigan
""Readers of this charming collection of Michigan stories will be reminded of the vast and enduring influence of a magnificent university and its people. The University of Michigan changes and evolves over the decades but always remains true to the dictum of its first president, Henry Tappan, ‘A University. . . where the mind may be cultivated according to its wants,’ and to its most influential president, James Angell for whom the University made possible ‘an uncommon education for the common man.’"" - Mary Sue Coleman, President Emerita at the University of Michigan
""This book contains a wonderful collection of stories, illustrations, and vignettes to highlight and celebrate the Bicentennial of the University of Michigan. It provides both an entertaining introduction to the University as well as a source of memories for the Michigan family of alumni, students, faculty, and staff."" - James J. Duderstadt, President Emeritus at the University of Michigan
Kim Clarke is director of communications for the University of Michigan Bicentennial. A writer and editor, she manages the U-M Heritage Project.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780472036806 |
| ISBN 10 | 0472036807 |
| Title | Always Leading, Forever Valiant |
| Author | Kim Clarke |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The University of Michigan Press |
| Year published | 2017-02-28 |
| Number of pages | 152 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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