Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we go “Back to School with SIU Press” and discussing titles related to education.
This week, we sit down with the authors of Son of Southern Illinois: Glenn Poshard’s Life in Politics and Education, the first biography of Glenn Poshard, which traces the life of a young man who rose from rural poverty in Southern Illinois to become a United States congressman and President of the Southern Illinois University system. This profound portrait unveils a life and career dedicated to making higher education affordable and improving the quality of life for the community of Southern Illinois. The first part of our conversation with Carl Walworth and Glenn Poshard, who worked together to bring this incredible book to life.