Robert Taylor

Robert Taylor is a recovering journalist who wrote for the Wall Street Journal and several other newspapers and taught journalism abroad. More recently, he and his wife, Toni, ran a Virginia horse farm until the horses nearly killed her and bankrupted them. They moved to Hanover in 2014. Rob got a history degree at Princeton and a mid-career fellowship at Stanford.

Course Title: Borderland; Ukraine’s Bloody History (Fall Term 2022)
Participant Testimonials:

Robert Taylor's style and delivery encouraged people to think and respond. 

I knew very little about Ukraine. Now can can be more thoughtful about their issues. Mr. Taylor is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Ukraine but is open to others' opinions. I was impressed that he asked us to read books on the subject.

Course Title: The Far-Right's Rise in Europe (Spring Term 2018)

Participant Testimonials:

"A excellent topic during an interesting time."

"We were sent links for readings each week. They were well chosen and illuminating."