Kara Cooney, a professor of Egyptian Art and Architecture at UCLA, specializes in craft production, coffin studies, and economies in the ancient world. Dr. Cooney earned a Ph.D. in Egyptology … Continue reading "Town Hall: Kara Cooney – Egyptologist “The Woman Who Would Be King: Hatshepsut’s Rise to Power in Ancient Egypt”"

Andy Och, an award-winning television and multimedia producer, has traveled the world with his pen, paper, and camera. A University of Maryland graduate, Och began his production career in music, … Continue reading "Town Hall: Andrew Och – Television and Multimedia Producer “First Ladies: Influence and Image”"

Caroline Winterer, the William Robertson Coe Professor of History and American Studies at Stanford University, earned a Ph.D. in History from the University of Michigan. She specializes in American history … Continue reading "Town Hall: Caroline Winterer – Historian and Author “The Genius of Ben Franklin”"

Austin Sarat is Associate Dean of the Faculty and the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science at Amherst College. He is also the Hugo L. Black Visiting … Continue reading "Town Hall: Austin Sarat – Political Scientist, Author, and Teacher “Four Trials That Changed America”"

As a food historian, writer, and classical singer, as well as a professionally trained chef, Carl Raymond brings together the worlds of food, history, literature, and opera. Mr. Raymond received … Continue reading "Town Hall: Carl Raymond – “Divas and Dinners: A Culinary Look at Opera”"

Dr. Richard Bell is a scholar, writer, and teacher at the University of Maryland. Among his numerous teaching awards is the University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award … Continue reading "Town Hall: Richard Bell – “The Two Harriets: Tubman and Beecher Stowe”"