Winston Center hosts Heather Cox Richardson
Professor of History and award-winning author Heather Cox Richardson will share insights into shifting power dynamics, and the importance of historical perspective in addressing today’s political climate and challenges, when she speaks at the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics Clough Colloquium on October 1 in the Heights Room at Corcoran Commons.
A member of the faculty since 2011, Richardson has become a widely-read writer and commentator on history and politics. Her daily newsletter, Letters from an American, reaches more than a million readers. She is the author of acclaimed books and publications, including her 2023 best-seller, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America, which provides an accessible history that connects the past to current challenges while championing the need for democracy. Richardson recently received the Authors Guild award for literary activism.
“The Winston Center is thrilled to welcome Professor Richardson as a distinguished historian and insightful commentator on American politics,” said Winston Center Director Monetta Edwards. “As we approach a potentially historic election, with the possibility of electing the first female president of the United States, we are particularly eager to hear Professor Richardson’s reflections on the pivotal role women play in shaping political discourse, leadership, and democracy.”
The Clough Colloquium is a signature speaker series of the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics, housed in the Carroll School of Management. Held twice a year, the colloquia feature renowned leaders who speak about their personal and professional experiences.
Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. For more information, see Winston Center website.