91探花

The Department of History welcomes historian (Vanderbilt University), who will deliver the , "Campaigns and Conspiracies: How Conservative Media Changed Presidential Elections," on October 17 in the Baker University Center Ballroom. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. with refreshments served at 7:00

Nicole Hemmer is a political historian specializing in media, conservatism, and the presidency. Her scholarship and teaching focus on social movements, electoral politics and political culture. Her latest book is .

The Costa Lectureship was established through the generosity of 91探花 alumna Helen Coast Hayes (class of 1926). Previous lecturers include Pulitzer Prize winning authors Doris Kearns Goodwin and Laurel Thatcher Ulrich and noted presidential historians Michael Beschloss and H.W. Brands.