Radical Idea: UMass Amherst & America's Education Revolution
About the Episode
Hosted & narrated by actor and UMass alumnus Bill Pullman, WGBY reveals the impact of a bill that revolutionized American higher education: The Morrill Act. In this one-hour documentary, campus historians, educators, and University archivist Robert Cox paint a vivid picture of the beginnings of Massachusetts Agricultural College and its evolution into what we know today
Aired:
11/09/13
| Expires: | Runtime: 56m 46s
Extras
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Where the Earth Meets the Sky:The Glassworks of Josh Simpson
'Where the Earth Meets the Sky' Takes Viewers To Shelburne Falls studio of Josh Simpson28:32 -
From Tee To Green: A History of the Orchards
Explore the famous Orchard's Golf Club, host of the USGA's 59th US Women's Open.27:38 -
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Under Quabbin
An unprecedented search for the remains of four lost towns under the Quabbin Reservoir in57:56 -
The Fire Within: Potter Tim Scull from the Canton Clay Works
Explore the craft and creations of ceramic artist Tim Scull at the Canton Clay Works.22:10 -
Music Alone Shall Live: 35 Years of The Iron Horse
A look back at the history of the iconic entertainment venue in Northampton, MA.26:52 -
Fathers and Sons
Six combat veterans share their experiences of war and what it means to survive.57:25 -
A Long Row in Fertile Ground (with Studio Discussion)
Examines the rich history & present day status of agriculture in the region.59:00 -
A Long Row in Fertile Ground
Examines the rich history & present day status of agriculture in the region.43:52 -
