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reTHINK Liberalism: Luck, Responsibility and Markets
Jeff Spinner-Halev, a political theory professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, will discuss whether policy, including educational policy, should aim to neutralize the role of "bad luck" or aim to reach equality.
Liberty and Resistance to Central Authority
(March 13-16, 2014) — A four-day conference to Pittsburgh, Penn., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
Liberty and the Western Tradition
(July 14-19, 2013) A four-day conference to Princeton, NJ, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
Liberty and Responsibility in the Cold War
(March 21-24, 2013) — A four-day conference to Lawrence, Kan., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
Institutions of Liberty
(March 7-10, 2013) — A four-day conference to Baltimore, Md., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.
reTHINK Capitalism & Equality: Reconciling the Moral Balance Sheet of Capitalism
James Otteson, joint professor of philosophy and economics at Yeshiva University, will discuss the relationships between capitalism, morality and equality.
Scholars earn bid to national moot court tournament
(Dec. 10, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Seniors Tyler Bosley and Meagan Floyd will represent the McConnell Scholars Program and University of Louisville at national competition next month.
Malana Salyer, Civic Education Coordinator, announces departure from the McConnell Center
Dec. 6, 2012 - Malana Salyer served 7 years as the the Civic Education Coordinator at the McConnell Center.
Alumni News: Rickett joins Congressman Rogers' staff
Dec. 4, 2012 - Shannon Rickett ('02), a McConnell Scholar alumna, joins Hal Rogers' (KY-05) staff as a field representative.
Alumni News: Rickett joins Congressman Rogers' staff
(Dec. 4, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Shannon Rickett ('02), a McConnell Scholar alumna, joins Hal Rogers' (KY-05) staff as a field representative.
Gregg delivers lecture on Washington, statesmanship at University of Cincinnati
Nov. 14, 2012 - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, lectured on 'The Temptation of Washington and the Birth of Constitutional Statesmanship' at the University of Cincinnati's Taft House.
Gregg delivers lecture on Washington, statesmanship at University of Cincinnati
(Nov. 14, 2012) CINCINNATI, Oh. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, lectured on 'The Temptation of Washington and the Birth of Constitutional Statesmanship' at the University of Cincinnati's Taft House.
Fellow writes book on political matriarch Rose Kennedy
Nov. 12, 2012 - Barbara A. Perry, a political science professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, is the author of 'Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch.'
Gregg to defend the electoral college on 'Kentucky Tonight'
Nov. 12, 2012 - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, is a featured panelist on KET's 'Kentucky Tonight.'
Fellow writes book on political matriarch Rose Kennedy
(Nov. 12, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Barbara A. Perry, a political science professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, is the author of 'Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch.'
Gregg to defend the electoral college on 'Kentucky Tonight'
(Nov. 12, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, is a featured panelist on KET's 'Kentucky Tonight.'
Statement on Veteran's Day
Nov. 9, 2012 - The McConnell Center honors alumni and all military officers on Veteran's Day weekend.
Statement on Veteran's Day
(Nov. 9, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell Center honors alumni and all military officers on Veteran's Day.
Gregg remembers McConnell Scholar alumni on Veteran's Day
(Nov. 9, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell Center honors alumni and all military officers on Veteran's Day.