"A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students."
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About Bernard DeVoto
Bernard DeVoto was an American historian, journalist, and conservationist. He is best known for his studies of the American West and his defense of public lands. DeVoto authored several books including 'The Year of Decision: 1846,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1948. He was also a prominent columnist for 'Harper's Magazine' and a fierce critic against the federal government's land policies.
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