Congresswoman Sarah McBride examined the question of hope in today’s cynical age as the speaker of the 2025 James R. Soles Lecture on the Constitution and Citizenship. The event, presented by the Department of Political Science and International Relations, was held Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 at 4 p.m. in Clayton Hall.
Professor James R. Soles made enormous contributions to the Department of Political Science and International Relations, to the University of Delaware and to the First State during his 34-year long career at UD. This annual lecture recognizes the impact Dr. Soles had on generations of UD students and his deep engagement in Delaware politics and policy. The lecture is funded by the James R. Soles Citizenship Endowment.