The Future of Higher Ed

Ruth Simmons is one of the most influential figures in American academia. An expert in French literature, she was the first black president of an Ivy League school and the first woman to lead Brown University. Simmons is joined in conversation by Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University and author of the widely acclaimed book "Beyond the University: Why Liberal Education Matters." Don’t miss the chance to hear these visionaries discuss the future of higher education.

This annual lecture is supported by the Doris Conant Endowment for Programs on Women and Culture and is presented in partnership with the Cogut Center for the Humanities at Brown University and the Center for the Humanities at Wesleyan University.

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