Description
Delve into the captivating and dramatic history of Southern Illinois University (SIU) with Robert A. Harper’s essential non-fiction work. The University That Shouldn’t Have Happened, but Did! chronicles the remarkable transformation of the institution under the legendary leadership of President Delyte W. Morris, covering the years 1948 through 1970.
This book is a crucial resource for anyone interested in higher education history, regional Illinois history, or the story of ambitious institutional growth. It meticulously details the university’s explosive success and the eventual tragedy that impacted both President Morris and the Southern Illinois University he helped create.
Based on extensive research, including interviews with over 100 individuals from the era, this volume provides an intimate and authoritative look at a pivotal time in SIU’s development. A must-have for alumni, historians, and collectors of Carbondale history.
Keywords incorporated naturally: Southern Illinois University history, Delyte W. Morris, higher education history, SIU, non-fiction history, Carbondale history.
