The History of University Education in Maryland The Johns Hopkins University (1876-1891). With supplementary notes on university extension and the university of the future

"The History of University Education in Maryland" by Bernard C. Steiner is a journey through the past that uncovers the bumpy road to building colleges in Maryland from the colonial period onward. It’s a story of big dreams and tough challenges as people tried to create places for higher learning. The book shines a light on important efforts like the start of Washington College, the first college in Maryland, and other brave attempts to establish schools like St. John's College and Cokesbury College. It also considers the social issues and politics of the time, showing how these factors helped shape the hopes and plans for education. By looking back at these early efforts, the writing explains how they paved the way for the colleges and universities we know today.