Universities today face a barrage of challenges in the face of increased societal polarization, growing distrust of institutions and expertise, and continued questions about the purpose, relevance, and cost of higher education. Is there still a role for universities to educate democratic citizens in the midst of these pressures? What are the challenges and opportunities from inside and outside of higher education?”
Panelists:
David French – New York Times
Roosevelt Montás – Bard College, the John and Margaret Bard Professor in Liberal Education and Civic Life
Mary-Rose Papandera – George Washington Law, Burchfield Professor of First Amendment and Free Speech Law
Moderator: John Inazu – WashU Law, Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion and Professor of Political Science (by courtesy)