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Leaders Defending American Higher Education
How should college and university leaders respond to the intensifying threats to American higher education? As the second Trump administration prepares to take office, presidents face difficult choices as they seek to remain non-partisan in the face of increasing political interference, bolstered by growing distrust of higher education. DEI initiatives, accreditation, and federal funding are […]
“Love’s Braided Dance” — A Book Launch Event
Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall (C105, Bay 4, Smith Warehouse) 114 S Buchanan Blvd, DurhamJoin the Kenan Institute for Ethics for a book launch event for a new book by Norman Wirzba, “Love's Braided Dance: Hope in a Time of Crisis.” From the publisher: “In this series of meditations, Norman Wirzba recasts hope not as something people have, like a vaccine to prevent pain and trouble, but as something […]
SCENE ON RADIO LIVE PODCAST EVENT Post-“Capitalism”: Towards a Democratic Economy?
Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Avenue, DurhamJoin the hosts of the acclaimed podcast Scene on Radio for a live event that asks how we can move toward a more just, sustainable, and democratic economy in this moment — and yes, we mean after the 2024 election. Featuring host John Biewen and co-hosts Ellen McGirt (editor of Design Observer Magazine) and Chenjerai […]