Shepherd University Hosts Panel Discussion on Democracy
Shepherd University, Stubblefield Institute continue Year of Civility with Common Reading event
The Shepherdstown Chronicle | Friday, March 28, 2025
By Staff
The Shepherd University and the Stubblefield Institute hosted an engaging open discussion titled “Democracy Awakening: In the Classroom and Beyond,” centered around the 2024-2025 Common Reading Selection, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America” by Heather Cox Richardson. Faculty members from Shepherd, including professors from various disciplines, highlighted the book's historical context and its implications for student engagement in civil discourse. The event, moderated by Hannah Williams-McNamee, also underscored the importance of critical thinking and media literacy among students in local communities like Shepherdstown and surrounding areas.