The Pulitzer Prize-winning alumnus spoke about the free press as an integral part of democracy, the importance of investigative journalism and challenges facing journalists today.
The former editor of The Washington Post, The Boston Globe and Miami Herald, and former senior editor at The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, will speak about the role of media in contemporary society.
The former anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” and co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show also talked about her cancer research advocacy and the changing media landscape.
A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.
This year’s Compelling Perspectives theme will focus on the role of media in contemporary society.
A message sent to members of the Lehigh campus community.
Panetta discusses national security and calls youth to public service.
Panetta will visit Lehigh to discuss national security.
Mrs. May spoke on national security and reflected on her career in politics.
Hosted by Lehigh President Joseph J. Helble ’82, Compelling Perspectives aims to widen the aperture on issues of societal importance by encouraging open conversations on challenging topics and modeling constructive discourse.
