For five hundred years, we in Jesuit universities have taught not just knowledge, but wisdom. We teach our values—empathy and openness, but also our skills—critical thinking and active listening. We encourage students to question assumptions, both ours and their own. We model for students how to argue with passion and logic, without attacking the motives of those with whom we disagree.

- Tania Tetlow

Activation Plan

Below is an overview of some campus activities:

The FitzSimons Presidential Initiative on Civics and Civility, a yearlong project of education and engagement, offers a model for genuine and respectful dialogue among Americans and fruitful avenues for cooperation in creating solutions to common problems. During the 2024-2025 school year, Fordham is intentionally coordinating a series of events, programs, and conversations across our campuses to strengthen a culture of civic education and engagement.

Tania Tetlow

President, Fordham University

10 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness

Join the growing consoritum of campus leaders urgently committed to collectively restoring higher education’s role in democracy.

Tania Tetlow

President, Fordham University

Below is an overview of some campus activities:

For five hundred years, we in Jesuit universities have taught not just knowledge, but wisdom. We teach our values—empathy and openness, but also our skills—critical thinking and active listening. We encourage students to question assumptions, both ours and their own. We model for students how to argue with passion and logic, without attacking the motives of those with whom we disagree.

- Tania Tetlow