A Little About the Authors: Abby Gail Goodnite is a 2001 graduate of Rio Grande University. She has authored several articles published in Goldenseal, including West Virginia Traditional Life and Bluegrass Unlimited, just to name a couple. Goodnite also has several entries in the forthcoming West Virginia Encyclopedia as well as the Encyclopedia of South Carolina. A professor at Rio Grande University since 1976, Ivan M. Tribe holds a B.A. from Ohio University and a Ph.…showed first 75 words of 708 total…

…showed last 75 words of 708 total…the University has come. This collection of facts, detailing the history of Rio Grande is a diamond in the rough to any would be student of this University who believes there is no real history to the small school. Goodnite and Tribe have delivered an honest and accurate recollection that is the triumphant history of Rio Grande. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the school, the area, or history in general.