SUNY Announces Civic Discourse Requirement in Gen Ed Curriculum

The State University of New York (SUNY) announced changes to its undergraduate general education curriculum, starting with students entering in Fall 2026. The updates, approved by the SUNY Board of Trustees, include adding a civic discourse component to the core requirements and revising the existing information literacy competency.

Raj Vinnakota, president of Citizens & Scholars, commented in the announcement: “Higher education plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of civic problem-solvers. Civil discourse is a fundamental skill for strengthening our democracy, and we’re proud to work alongside SUNY leadership through our initiative, College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, to provide students with regular opportunities to engage in difficult conversations on critical issues facing our country.”

Read the full press release here.