2021 Capstone Course Investigates the State of American Journalism

Legendary CBS Evening News Anchor Walter Cronkite once said, “Journalism is what we need to make democracy work.” But what, exactly, is journalism in 2021? Is it The New York Times or “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”? Facebook or NPR? How much influence does – or should – each have on how we evaluate the world around us?

Lawrenceville’s 2021 Capstone Lecture Series will investigate the state of American journalism with guidance from front line reporters, editors, and academics. The virtual lectures for Fifth Formers taking the spring Capstone class are open to current Lawrenceville students, parents, and employees only – look for invitations via email.

This year’s Capstone speakers include:

• April 5: Fareed Zakaria                
• April 12: Keith Bybee
• April 19: Barbara Borst
• April 26: Elisa Shearer
• May 3: Joby Warrick
• May 6: Jane Ferguson ‘04
• May 10: Ross Douthat  
• May 17: Margaret Sullivan
• May 24: Marcus Mabry '85

Since 1990, the Culbertson Capstone Program has educated Lawrentians in contemporary issues, providing an opportunity for Fifth Formers to synthesize the intellectual skills they’ve developed over the course of their Lawrenceville careers. The course is highlighted by lectures from nationally known experts who present diverse points of view on topics of contemporary relevance — from global warming, to post-Katrina New Orleans, to Religion and Politics. Every four years, the course examines the U.S. Presidential election.

For additional information, please contact Lisa M. Gillard Hanson, director of Public Relations, at lgillard@lawrenceville.org.