Bibliograph

Fordham, a history and memoir, Raymond A. Schroth

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Fordham, a history and memoir, Raymond A. Schroth

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fordham

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Raymond A. Schroth

Sub title

a history and memoir

Summary

Fordham University is the quintessential American-Catholic institution-and one now looked upon as among the best Catholic universities in the country. Its story is also the story of New York, especially the Bronx, and Fordham's commitment to the city during its rise, fall, and rebirth. It's a story of Jesuits, soldiers, alumni who fought in World Wars, chaplains, teachers, and administrators who made bold moves and big mistakes, of presidents who thought small and those who had vision. And of the first women, students and faculty, who helped bring Fordham into the 20th century. Finally it's the story of an institution's attempt to keep its Jesuit and Catholic identity as it strives for leadership in a competitive world. Combining authoritative history and fascinating anecdotes, Schroth offers an engaging account of Fordham's one hundred thirty-seven years-here, updated, revised, and expanded to cover the new presidency of Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and the challenges Fordham faces in the new century

Target audience

adult

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