What types of theses do Scholars write?
A. All graduating Ashbrook Scholars are required to write a Statesmanship Thesis during their final year as a Scholar. The subjects of Scholar Theses are as varied as the Scholars themselves. Over the years, we have had theses written on subjects such as: WWII operations, close examinations of Founding documents, boredom, Presidents, education policy, as well as a novel. The best of these theses are given the Charles Parton Award, named in honor of the former director of the Ashbrook Center who inspired the creation of the Statesmanship Thesis program. To view the work of past winners of this honor, please go to our Publications page.
