21. Why Students Still Read Books — Inside the Tocqueville Fellows Program at Furman University

Tocqueville Talks · May 21, 2026 · 21m

What does it take to build a community of students who still read books, ask difficult questions, and engage seriously with ideas?

In this episode of Tocqueville Talks, Brent Nelsen sits down with Lucy Southwell, the behind-the-scenes force who helps make the Tocqueville Center’s programs possible. As Manager of Student Programs and Events in Furman University's Politics and International Affairs Department, Lucy coordinates much of the work that supports the Tocqueville Fellows, lecture series, retreats, and special events.

But this conversation goes beyond logistics.

Together, Brent and…