At the University of Virginia, we prepare students for a life of public service as compassionate and effective citizen-leaders, no matter what profession they pursue. That goal starts with an educational environment that protects free expression and inquiry and encourages debate while also fostering connection, empathy, and lifelong curiosity.
- James Ryan
Activation Plan
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- The Karsh Institute of Democracy’s Talking Across Difference initiative includes events, programs, research, classes, and other opportunities at the University of Virginia to foster open dialogue among people with varying backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives. Ongoing events include Talking Across Difference Student Dinners, Democracy Dialogues expert series, and Deliberative Dialogue Workshops.
- UVA continues to use the Statement of Free Expression and Free Inquiry as a framework to help its community understand and protect free speech rights.
James Ryan
President, University of Virginia
Join the growing consoritum of campus leaders urgently committed to collectively restoring higher education’s role in democracy.
James Ryan
President, University of Virginia
Below is an overview of some campus activities:
- The Karsh Institute of Democracy’s Talking Across Difference initiative includes events, programs, research, classes, and other opportunities at the University of Virginia to foster open dialogue among people with varying backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives. Ongoing events include Talking Across Difference Student Dinners, Democracy Dialogues expert series, and Deliberative Dialogue Workshops.
- UVA continues to use the Statement of Free Expression and Free Inquiry as a framework to help its community understand and protect free speech rights.
At the University of Virginia, we prepare students for a life of public service as compassionate and effective citizen-leaders, no matter what profession they pursue. That goal starts with an educational environment that protects free expression and inquiry and encourages debate while also fostering connection, empathy, and lifelong curiosity.
- James Ryan