The University of Louisville

A lively narrative that will hold readers' attention and interest. Anyone who has a connection to the University of Louisville should enjoy their book.

~Bowling Green Daily News

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