Reviving America: A Conversation on a Path Forward

In an era when American politics feels more broken than ever, two of the most respected voices of a different political age come together for a timely public conversation. Former U.S. Senators Bill Bradley and Jack Danforth reflect candidly—and personally—on how we got here, what has been lost, and what can be recovered. Drawing on stories of bipartisan friendship, faith, compromise, and public service, they will explore what politics looks like at its best, what it means to be “a republic, if you can keep it,” and how ordinary citizens can help heal a fractured nation.

1776, Then and Now Course Available

How did the United States come to be and what does that origin story mean for us today? This special one-time course explores that question by examining the American Revolution during its 250th anniversary with the help of renowned professors from WashU and around the country. WashU students were able to take the course in the spring 2026 semester, and it’s now available to all. Click to learn more.

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Fall 2026 Course Highlight

The Politics of Religion, Crime, and Punishment

Where do our conceptions of criminality come from? What does “good punishment” look like today? This class explores the religious and political forces animating the expansive influence of the contemporary American prison.

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