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Left, a man poses for a portrait. Right, the cover of his book.

James Romm in Conversation with Leon Botstein at Plato and the Tyrant Book Launch on May 13

Romm reveals how Plato’s experiment in enlightened autocracy spiralled into catastrophe and offers a new account of the origins of Western political philosophy.
Student smiling and holding up an award certificate.

Bard College Celebrates Student Achievements at Undergraduate Awards Ceremony

The annual ceremony is a celebration of the incredible talent and dedication showcased by Bard students, as well as the unwavering support and guidance from esteemed faculty and staff at the College.
Pope Francis smiling with his right hand raised in greeting.

Omar G. Encarnación Reflects on the Legacy of the First Latin American Pope

Although Francis did not reverse the decline of Catholicism in Latin America, as the Vatican had hoped, he did transform the Church in the image of Latin America, writes Encarnación.

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January 2017

01-27-2017
In this interview with NPR's Robert Siegel, Ian Buruma, professor of human rights and journalism, talks about how the institutions of liberal democracy in the West seem to be unraveling.
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01-26-2017
Bard alumnus Duane Linklater's show at NYU's 80WSE gallery engages with questions about the under- and misrepresentation of indigenous artists in galleries and museums.
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01-23-2017
Bard professor and Hannah Arendt Center director Roger Berkowitz explains why Arendt's The Origins of Totalitarianism has surged in popularity after the presidential election.
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01-18-2017
Richard Aldous weighs in on why Hillary Clinton lost the election and how Donald Trump resembles Andrew Jackson.
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01-06-2017
Drones: Is the Sky the Limit?, the first major U.S. museum exhibition on pilotless aircraft, is set to open at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum on May 10.
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