17 Facts About Glenn Frank

Glenn Frank graduated from Northwestern University in 1912 and became Edward Filene's personal assistant, where he wrote two books on the side.

Glenn Frank joined The Century Magazine as an associate editor and became its editor-in-chief in three years, which gave his views on education a wide audience.

Glenn Frank was tapped to the University of Wisconsin's presidency in 1925, where he introduced the Experimental College before being ousted in 1937.

Glenn Frank was born on October 1,1887 in Queen City, Missouri.

Glenn Frank joined the Methodist Church when he was 10, and became an evangelical when 12.

Passionate for oratory and religion, Glenn Frank became a circuit rider and traveled with Billy Sunday for one summer in Iowa as a teenager.

Glenn Frank talked his way into classes at Northwestern University in 1909 despite a lack of formal education, though he previously attended Kirksville State Teachers College in Kirksville, Missouri.

In college, Glenn Frank joined the yearbook and literary magazine, acted and debated, and won two oratory contests.

Glenn Frank gave speeches in the Evanston area to fund his education, and toured as a Chautauqua teacher in the summers.

Glenn Frank earned his bachelor's at Northwestern in 1912 and won senior superlatives for contribution to school community and good looks.

Glenn Frank continued to give speeches while on the road for the next three years recruiting at high schools, organizing alumni, and building an endowment.

Glenn Frank earned enough money to build a house for his parents in Missouri.

Glenn Frank became an associate editor at The Century Magazine in 1918 and became its editor-in-chief in 1921.

Glenn Frank wrote a monthly column on social issues that brought national renown to his thoughts on education reform.

Glenn Frank was the youngest president of the university at the time, and unique for not holding an advanced degree.

Glenn Frank started the brief Experimental College and expanded the agriculture program.

Glenn Frank declined to resign and the Board held public hearings on his presidential competency before narrowly voting to remove him from office on January 7,1937.