William Inboden

William Inboden, a historian and provost at the University of Texas, dives into the significance of character in education. He discusses how the shift away from teaching character has impacted society and the need for a focus on virtues like loyalty and integrity. Inboden explores the role of community, the effects of digital life on students’ yearnings, and practical methods for teaching character in classrooms. He champions the idea that universities can foster moral formation, crucial for rebuilding trust and unity in a pluralistic world.

William Inboden, Executive Vice President and Provost at the University of Texas at Austin, dives into the crisis in higher education with Jonah Goldberg. They explore the decline of public trust in universities, the challenges of free speech, and the skewed political landscape within academia. Inboden highlights the risks of Chinese influence and the urgent need for reform in civic education, underscoring the vital balance between research excellence and universities' responsibility to foster informed citizens.