Hanna Holborn Gray was President of the University of Chicago from 1978 to 1993 and is presently the Emeritus Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Professor of History there.

"A contemplative 'pep talk' urging colleges and universities to rediscover a sense of both mission and individuality and a ringing endorsement of protecting the academic freedom to explore truth." Newcity

• Preface Introduction 1. The Uses of the University Revisited 2. The University Idea and Liberal Learning 3. Uses (and Misuses) of the University Today Conclusion Notes Select Bibliography

Hanna Holborn Gray was President of the University of Chicago from 1978 to 1993 and is presently the Emeritus Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Professor of History there.

"A contemplative 'pep talk' urging colleges and universities to rediscover a sense of both mission and individuality and a ringing endorsement of protecting the academic freedom to explore truth." Newcity

• Preface Introduction 1. The Uses of the University Revisited 2. The University Idea and Liberal Learning 3. Uses (and Misuses) of the University Today Conclusion Notes Select Bibliography

Hanna Holborn Gray was President of the University of Chicago from 1978 to 1993 and is presently the Emeritus Harry Pratt Judson Distinguished Professor of History there.

"A contemplative 'pep talk' urging colleges and universities to rediscover a sense of both mission and individuality and a ringing endorsement of protecting the academic freedom to explore truth." Newcity

• Preface Introduction 1. The Uses of the University Revisited 2. The University Idea and Liberal Learning 3. Uses (and Misuses) of the University Today Conclusion Notes Select Bibliography