The Dilemmas of Democracy Lecture focuses on the challenges facing modern democracy. The lecture series is funded through a generous gift from Penn State alumni Art and Betty Glenn with the goal to provide opportunities on campus for students to participate in vital conversations about the future of global politics.
Current Lecture
Jan
20
2026 Dilemmas of Democracy: Ayesha Rascoe
Date & Time: January 20, 2026, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
This event has already occurred.
Past Lectures
2026: Ayesha Rascoe
– Journalist and host of NPR's Weekend Edition Sunday and the weekend host of Up First.
2024: Eddie Glaude, Jr.
– James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor, Princeton University
2023: Timothy Snyder
– Richard C. Levin Professor of History, Yale University
About Art and Betty Glenn
The Dilemmas of Democracy Lecture was funded through a generous gift from Art and Betty Glenn. Art and Betty Glenn are loyal Penn State alumni. Art graduated with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering in 1956, and Betty graduated with bachelor of science degree in home economics in 1957. Art is retired after a career at GE where he served as a vice president of multiple units. Art is a devoted volunteer and supporter of Penn State and the Schreyer Honors College. He served for many years on the External Advisory Board for the Honors College. Penn State honored Art as an Outstanding Engineering Alumnus in 1990, an Alumni Fellow in 1996, and a Distinguished Alumnus in 2005.