Educating for Democracy: Pitfalls and Possibilities

This panel discussion will address how universities can fulfill their mission of educating citizens in an era of polarization, waning trust in institutions, and questions about higher education's relevance and cost. Panelists will examine both the challenges and opportunities facing higher education today. 

Panelists: 

David French, Opinion columnist at The New York Times. 

Roosevelt Montás, John and Margaret Professor in Liberal Education and Civic Life at Bard College. 

Mary-Rose Papandrea, Burchfield Professor of First Amendment and Free Speech Law at George Washington Law School

Moderator:

John Inazu, Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion and Professor of Political Science (by courtesy) at WashU Law.

This event is hosted by the WashU School of Law and generously funded by the Templeton Religion Trust; WashU School of Law; the Weidenbaum Center; and the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics.

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