Beneath the Headlines
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Beneath the Headlines
Populism, Trust, and the Future of Higher Education: A Conversation with Dr. Nathan Hatch
In this episode of Beneath the Headlines, host Mike Woodruff sits down with Dr. Nathan Hatch, a renowned historian, former president of Wake Forest University, and scholar of American religious history.
Dr. Hatch reflects on the current crisis of trust in institutions — from higher education to politics — and offers a nuanced perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing universities today. He shares personal stories of leadership, the importance of character formation in education, and why he remains hopeful about the role of faith in academia.
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