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In this richly illustrated volume, Joan Marans Dim and Nancy Murphy Cricco bring together a wide range of historical materials to craft a remarkable institutional history of New York University. The Miracle on Washington Square charts the parallel emergence of New York City and its namesake university into international prominence. Synthesizing an array of institutional and archival documentation with a unique visual history, the authors provide insight into the making of a university and the leadership required for its continued growth.
An illustrated history of one of America's premier private universities, from its beginnings in 1831, and within the context of the social, political, and economic history of New York City. Vividly illustrated with both historical and contemporary images, the relationship between university and city is examined through biographical portraits of the personalities who made contributions to both. 250 illustrations.
Almost a centennial. What is now the Stern School began in 1900 as training for people entering the New York financial markets, but like all good marketers, Gitlow anticipates the event. He provides an institutional history of the undergraduate school through the 1980s and the graduate school 1960-90, examines external evaluations and accreditation, student life, the alumni, and the school's outlook. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR