Lauren Lassabe Shepherd
An instructor in the College of Liberal Arts, Education, and Human Development at the University of New Orleans and an IUPUI-Society for U.S. Intellectual History Community Scholar, recognized for outstanding contributions in 2024.
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Jun 15, 2024 • 51min
Lauren Lassabe Shepherd, "Resistance from the Right: Conservatives and the Campus Wars in Modern America" (UNC Press, 2023)
Lauren Lassabe Shepherd discusses 'Resistance from the Right,' exploring conservative critiques on college campuses in the 60s. Topics include influence of military funding, right-wing organizations, disagreements among conservative groups, college sports as sites of resistance, and prominent conservative figures in student organizations.
Mar 21, 2024 • 26min
EP132: Resistance From the Right: Conservatives and The Campus Wars in Modern America with Dr. Lauren Lassabe Shepherd
Dr. Shepherd and Dr. Watson discuss the history of conservative activism on college campuses, the impact of campus protests, critiques of higher education, and the role of campus activism in shaping higher education. They also delve into the challenges faced by educational institutions due to political pressures and scrutiny, highlighting the need for increased activism for positive change in academia.
