More than two decades after he exited the political stage and rode off into the California sunset, President Ronald Reagan continues to spark passionate debate about his policy achievements, foreign policy, and political legacy. "Ronald Reagan was a great president, and he will be remembered in history for one thing, winning the Cold War," exclaimed Reagan biographer Lou Cannon to a standing room only crowd of more than 500 students, scholars and Reagan admirers, who came to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California on February 2 for a discussion led by legendary journalist and author Tom Brokaw…….Continue Reading Reagan's presidential legacy examined by Tom Brokaw, panel at Centennial Symposium
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Schell in New Yorker – Egypt
Senior Fellow Orville Schell's book Mandate of Heaven was cited in an article in The New Yorker for the strong parallels present in the China uprising in Tienanmen Square in 1989 and the recent civil riots taking place in Egypt. "It was bracing to be reminded in vivid, emotional detail of just how murderous the People's Liberation Army was when ordered to clear the protest," says author of the article Steve Coll. "The students and the urban workers who had persuaded themselves that they were near victory were also stunned by the Army's indiscriminate, decisive violence. They seemed to expect……Continue Reading Schell in New Yorker – Egypt
An Introduction to the Communication Leadership Scholars
The Communication Leadership Scholars is a group of unique and talented undergraduate students from the USC Annenberg School for Communication & Journalism. These students have demonstrated their capabilities in and out of the classroom by being a prime example of what the future of communications and journalism means. Led by Cynthia Martinez, the group has been conducting research during the 2010-2011 school year about the future of leadership and the skills that will be required of young adults in the future in order to reach success in the communication field. Below is the innaugural post of the Communication Leadership Scholars,……Continue Reading An Introduction to the Communication Leadership Scholars
CSmith in Variety – The Game
Chris Smith, CCLP Faculty Fellow, was quoted in Variety about the rise in minority focused programming, and how it will effect the audiences in mainstream broadcast television…….Continue Reading CSmith in Variety – The Game
Seib in HuffPo – Egypt
Faculty Fellow Philip Seib posted a blog on the Huffington Post responding to the protests and riots currently occurring in Tunisia. "In Tunisia, the uprising was triggered by the self-immolation of a young man who was overwhelmed by the hopelessness of life under oppressive rule," wrote Seib. "His sacrifice galvanized thousands more whose patience was at an end."……Continue Reading Seib in HuffPo – Egypt
Glickman in the Economist – Agriculture
The Economist cited Senior Fellow Dan Glickman and former Secretary of Agriculture on the efforts of the United States to accrue and sustain a food supply for its citizens, and as prices rise, it becomes a higher agenda items for the government. "I'd like to say agriculture is at the top of the agenda, but I don't believe it. What's needed is sustained leadership from governments, NGOs and the private sector," said Glickman…….Continue Reading Glickman in the Economist – Agriculture
Bennis in Bloomberg – Steve Jobs
Warren Bennis, Distinguished Fellow, was interviewed by Bloomberg News after the announcement that Apple CEO Steve Jobs was taking a leave from his position for health concerns. Bennis described Jobs as a true leader due to his ability to transform the brand of Apple as well bring innovative products to market…….Continue Reading Bennis in Bloomberg – Steve Jobs
Schell in NYT – China's rise
"For the last hundred years, China has wanted to be in the position where it's not pushed around." said Senior Fellow Orville Schell in an article in the New York Times. "And now they are close to that." China's rise as an economic superpower has threatened the US control has had over the world import and exporting business. Schell also believes that President Obama is working to maintain good relations with the communist state in order to gain necessary aid and alliances for the United States…….Continue Reading Schell in NYT – China's rise
Bennis listed as Best Leadership Book
On Becoming A Leader by Distinguished CCLP Fellow Warren Bennis was named by The Cookeville Times as one of the 30 Best Books on Leadership…….Continue Reading Bennis listed as Best Leadership Book
Reeves in Dispatch Politics – Kennedy
According to Senior Fellow Richard Reeves in Dispatch Politics, the inaugural speech by President John F. Kennedy did not change America though "it was a hell of a speech and inspirational to those who heard." Reeves was interviewed for the article that explored the impact of the message that Kennedy's rhetoric had during the tumultuous era of the early 1960s…….Continue Reading Reeves in Dispatch Politics – Kennedy