Pauline Strong

Jacob Howland, the provost at the University of Austin, focuses on a curriculum steeped in Western civilization, while Pauline Strong, an anthropology professor at UT Austin, advocates for Indigenous studies. They discuss the rise of conservative-backed institutes promoting Western civics at universities and debate the implications for traditional education norms. The conversation navigates the complexities of identity in curricula and emphasizes the importance of fostering respectful discourse in academia amidst changing political landscapes.