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- American University
- Amherst College
- Augsburg University
- Augustana College
- Bates College
- Benedict College
- Bennington College
- Butler University
- California State University San Marcos
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Case Western Reserve University
- Centre College
- Claflin University
- Claremont McKenna College
- Clark University
- Cleveland State University
- Colby College
- Colorado College
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth
- Davidson College
- Delta College
- Denison University
- DePauw University
- Dillard University
- Drew University
- Duke University
- El Paso Community College
- Elon University
- Fairmont State University
- Fordham University
- Franklin & Marshall College
- George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Gettysburg College
- Goshen College
- Grinnell College
- Hamilton College
- Hamline University
- Harvey Mudd College
- Haverford College
- Hendrix College
- Hofstra University
- Howard University
- Hudson County Community College
- Indiana University
- James Madison University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Kenyon College
- La Roche University
- La Salle University
- Lewis & Clark College
- Longwood University
- Luther College
- Macalester College
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Mercy University
- Middlebury College
- Montclair State University
- Mount St. Joseph University
- Muhlenberg College
- Muskingum University
- Nazareth University
- Oakland University
- Ohio Northern University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Otterbein University
- Pace University
- Quinnipiac University
- Rhodes College
- Roanoke College
- Rollins College
- Rutgers University
- Salem College
- Salem State University
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Skidmore College
- St. Lawrence University
- St. Olaf College
- Stella & Charles Guttman Community College
- Stetson University
- SUNY Brockport
- SUNY New Paltz
- SUNY Oswego
- Susquehanna University
- The University of the South
- Towson University
- Trinity University
- University of Dayton
- University of Denver
- University of Findlay
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias
- University of Minnesota
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Richmond
- University of Southern Maine
- University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- University of Tulsa
- University of Vermont
- University of Virginia
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Vassar College
- Virginia Wesleyan University
- Wake Forest University
- Washington and Lee University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Wellesley College
- Wesleyan University
- West Los Angeles College
- Wheaton College
- Whitman College
- Xavier University
Media & Press Inquiries
Members of the media seeking comment from the Institute for Citizens & Scholars or to interview a president of the consortium should contact press@collegepresidents.org.
Nov. 15, 2024
University of Pittsburgh hosts a conversation on the role of universities in civic preparedness
Citizens & Scholars president Rajiv Vinnakota alongside Pitt experts emphasized universities’ crucial role in fostering civic preparedness through informed participation and bridging diverse perspectives.
Nov. 15, 2024
3 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of three presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Nov. 04, 2024
Rutgers University President Holloway teaches class on civil discourse
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and Citizens & Scholars President Raj Vinnakota are featured on NJ.com for their discussion during Holloway’s Byrne Seminar.
Oct. 18, 2024
10 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of 10 presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Oct. 09, 2024
College Presidents for Civic Preparedness featured on NPR Weekend Edition
NPR highlights two member institutions, Clark University and Ohio Wesleyan University, for their efforts to promote productive dialogue on their campuses.
Oct. 06, 2024
A year into the Israel-Hamas war, students say a chill on free speech has reached college classrooms
Wesleyan University President Michael Roth, a founding member of College Presidents for Preparedness, is featured in this AP News article.
Sep. 19, 2024
College Presidents for Civic Preparedness featured on the College Uncovered podcast
The College Uncovered episode discusses new campus protest policies, student activism, and how institutions like Hamilton College, Dartmouth, and Ohio Wesleyan University are promoting civil discourse training.
Sep. 13, 2024
9 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of 9 presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Sep. 10, 2024
Raj Vinnakota on How to Stop Campus from Boiling Over
Citizens & Scholars president Raj Vinnakota was a guest on Yascha Mounk’s podcast The Good Fight discussing the work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Sep. 03, 2024
Can You Teach Free Speech? These Colleges Are Trying.
A Chronicle of Higher Education article highlights College Presidents for Civic Preparedness and the focus on free expression and civil discourse on campuses.
Aug. 28, 2024
Local colleges brace for campus protests, disruption
Dartmouth and Hamilton College are highlighted in a WGBH article for their efforts to prioritize civil discourse on campus this fall.
Aug. 27, 2024
The “College Presidents for Civic Preparedness” have an Agenda
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and Bennington President Laura Walker were featured in LearningWell, discussing how higher ed can reclaim its public good role and foster civil discourse on campuses.
Aug. 21, 2024
Anticipating More Unrest, Colleges Prioritize Civic Dialogue
Hamilton College and Ohio Wesleyan University are featured in an Inside Higher Ed article on civil discourse.
Aug. 08, 2024
24 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of 24 presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Jul. 29, 2024
John Dewey 90 Years Later: How the Liberal Arts Strengthen Democracy
The two-day conference will feature a series of panels that examine critical challenges confronting democracy, liberal arts education, and free inquiry in the United States.
Jul. 09, 2024
Preparing College Students for Civic Life
Rajiv Vinnakota talks with The Best of Our Knowledge host Jody Cowan about the work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness in preparing students for civic life.
Jun. 11, 2024
Promoting Democracy in Higher Education
Raj Vinnakota talks with Kristen Cambell, CEO of PACE, and Jeremy Haefner, Chancellor, University of Denver, on the Keeping PACE podcast about the challenges colleges face when they try to take on civic preparation in a major way.
Jun. 10, 2024
Protecting Free Speech, Promoting Free Inquiry
5 recommendations for campus leaders as they prepare for student protests to resume this fall.
Jun. 10, 2024
10 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
10 presidents join the consortium of leaders of diverse institutions from across the country who are uniting to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens.
May. 30, 2024
Universities Must Renew Their Commitment to Democracy
A bold, fresh approach nurtures civic readiness, embraces diversity, and fosters free expression in higher education.
May. 16, 2024
What’s The Role Of College Presidents In Fostering Civic Engagement For Democracy?
The work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness in upholding free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry on campuses is highlighted in this Forbes article.
Apr. 18, 2024
61 College Presidents Unite to Advance Civic Preparedness and Uphold Free Expression on U.S. Campuses
Participating presidents will take campus-specific and collective action, reflecting three shared Civic Commitments.
Mar. 13, 2024
Colleges Must Do More to Help Students Manage Conflict and Have Civil Debate
Higher ed must take the lead in preparing students with the interpersonal skills necessary for civil discourse and civic engagement.
Nov. 30, 2023
Higher Ed Spotlight Podcast – Free Speech, Civility, and College Campuses
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway talks about the importance of free speech, respectful debate, and civility.
Oct. 11, 2023
PBS, CNN, Forbes, and More Showcase Campus Call for Free Expression
Media highlights of the launch of Campus Call for Free Expression.
Aug. 23, 2023
News Roundup: Campus Call for Free Expression
Check out media highlights from the launch of Campus Call for Free Expression.
Aug. 15, 2023
15 College Presidents Unite to Advance Civic Preparedness Across the Country
Presidents from public flagship universities, Ivy-plus campuses, HBCUs, STEM-focused schools, liberal arts colleges, and faith-based institutions are uniting to prepare today’s youth to be well-informed, engaged, and committed citizens
Media & Press Inquiries
Members of the media seeking comment from the Institute for Citizens & Scholars or to interview a president of the consortium should contact press@collegepresidents.org.
Nov. 15, 2024
University of Pittsburgh hosts a conversation on the role of universities in civic preparedness
Citizens & Scholars president Rajiv Vinnakota alongside Pitt experts emphasized universities’ crucial role in fostering civic preparedness through informed participation and bridging diverse perspectives.
Nov. 15, 2024
3 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of three presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Nov. 04, 2024
Rutgers University President Holloway teaches class on civil discourse
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and Citizens & Scholars President Raj Vinnakota are featured on NJ.com for their discussion during Holloway’s Byrne Seminar.
Oct. 18, 2024
10 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of 10 presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Oct. 09, 2024
College Presidents for Civic Preparedness featured on NPR Weekend Edition
NPR highlights two member institutions, Clark University and Ohio Wesleyan University, for their efforts to promote productive dialogue on their campuses.
Oct. 06, 2024
A year into the Israel-Hamas war, students say a chill on free speech has reached college classrooms
Wesleyan University President Michael Roth, a founding member of College Presidents for Preparedness, is featured in this AP News article.
Sep. 19, 2024
College Presidents for Civic Preparedness featured on the College Uncovered podcast
The College Uncovered episode discusses new campus protest policies, student activism, and how institutions like Hamilton College, Dartmouth, and Ohio Wesleyan University are promoting civil discourse training.
Sep. 13, 2024
9 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of 9 presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Sep. 10, 2024
Raj Vinnakota on How to Stop Campus from Boiling Over
Citizens & Scholars president Raj Vinnakota was a guest on Yascha Mounk’s podcast The Good Fight discussing the work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Sep. 03, 2024
Can You Teach Free Speech? These Colleges Are Trying.
A Chronicle of Higher Education article highlights College Presidents for Civic Preparedness and the focus on free expression and civil discourse on campuses.
Aug. 28, 2024
Local colleges brace for campus protests, disruption
Dartmouth and Hamilton College are highlighted in a WGBH article for their efforts to prioritize civil discourse on campus this fall.
Aug. 27, 2024
The “College Presidents for Civic Preparedness” have an Agenda
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway and Bennington President Laura Walker were featured in LearningWell, discussing how higher ed can reclaim its public good role and foster civil discourse on campuses.
Aug. 21, 2024
Anticipating More Unrest, Colleges Prioritize Civic Dialogue
Hamilton College and Ohio Wesleyan University are featured in an Inside Higher Ed article on civil discourse.
Aug. 08, 2024
24 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
A new group of 24 presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness.
Jul. 29, 2024
John Dewey 90 Years Later: How the Liberal Arts Strengthen Democracy
The two-day conference will feature a series of panels that examine critical challenges confronting democracy, liberal arts education, and free inquiry in the United States.
Jul. 09, 2024
Preparing College Students for Civic Life
Rajiv Vinnakota talks with The Best of Our Knowledge host Jody Cowan about the work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness in preparing students for civic life.
Jun. 11, 2024
Promoting Democracy in Higher Education
Raj Vinnakota talks with Kristen Cambell, CEO of PACE, and Jeremy Haefner, Chancellor, University of Denver, on the Keeping PACE podcast about the challenges colleges face when they try to take on civic preparation in a major way.
Jun. 10, 2024
Protecting Free Speech, Promoting Free Inquiry
5 recommendations for campus leaders as they prepare for student protests to resume this fall.
Jun. 10, 2024
10 Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
10 presidents join the consortium of leaders of diverse institutions from across the country who are uniting to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens.
May. 30, 2024
Universities Must Renew Their Commitment to Democracy
A bold, fresh approach nurtures civic readiness, embraces diversity, and fosters free expression in higher education.
May. 16, 2024
What’s The Role Of College Presidents In Fostering Civic Engagement For Democracy?
The work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness in upholding free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry on campuses is highlighted in this Forbes article.
Apr. 18, 2024
61 College Presidents Unite to Advance Civic Preparedness and Uphold Free Expression on U.S. Campuses
Participating presidents will take campus-specific and collective action, reflecting three shared Civic Commitments.
Mar. 13, 2024
Colleges Must Do More to Help Students Manage Conflict and Have Civil Debate
Higher ed must take the lead in preparing students with the interpersonal skills necessary for civil discourse and civic engagement.
Nov. 30, 2023
Higher Ed Spotlight Podcast – Free Speech, Civility, and College Campuses
Rutgers President Jonathan Holloway talks about the importance of free speech, respectful debate, and civility.
Oct. 11, 2023
PBS, CNN, Forbes, and More Showcase Campus Call for Free Expression
Media highlights of the launch of Campus Call for Free Expression.
Aug. 23, 2023
News Roundup: Campus Call for Free Expression
Check out media highlights from the launch of Campus Call for Free Expression.
Aug. 15, 2023
15 College Presidents Unite to Advance Civic Preparedness Across the Country
Presidents from public flagship universities, Ivy-plus campuses, HBCUs, STEM-focused schools, liberal arts colleges, and faith-based institutions are uniting to prepare today’s youth to be well-informed, engaged, and committed citizens
- American University
- Amherst College
- Augsburg University
- Augustana College
- Bates College
- Benedict College
- Bennington College
- Butler University
- California State University San Marcos
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Case Western Reserve University
- Centre College
- Claflin University
- Claremont McKenna College
- Clark University
- Cleveland State University
- Colby College
- Colorado College
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth
- Davidson College
- Delta College
- Denison University
- DePauw University
- Dillard University
- Drew University
- Duke University
- El Paso Community College
- Elon University
- Fairmont State University
- Fordham University
- Franklin & Marshall College
- George Washington University
- Georgetown University
- Gettysburg College
- Goshen College
- Grinnell College
- Hamilton College
- Hamline University
- Harvey Mudd College
- Haverford College
- Hendrix College
- Hofstra University
- Howard University
- Hudson County Community College
- Indiana University
- James Madison University
- Johns Hopkins University
- Kenyon College
- La Roche University
- La Salle University
- Lewis & Clark College
- Longwood University
- Luther College
- Macalester College
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Mercy University
- Middlebury College
- Montclair State University
- Mount St. Joseph University
- Muhlenberg College
- Muskingum University
- Nazareth University
- Oakland University
- Ohio Northern University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Otterbein University
- Pace University
- Quinnipiac University
- Rhodes College
- Roanoke College
- Rollins College
- Rutgers University
- Salem College
- Salem State University
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Skidmore College
- St. Lawrence University
- St. Olaf College
- Stella & Charles Guttman Community College
- Stetson University
- SUNY Brockport
- SUNY New Paltz
- SUNY Oswego
- Susquehanna University
- The University of the South
- Towson University
- Trinity University
- University of Dayton
- University of Denver
- University of Findlay
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias
- University of Minnesota
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Richmond
- University of Southern Maine
- University of Tennessee-Knoxville
- University of Tulsa
- University of Vermont
- University of Virginia
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Vassar College
- Virginia Wesleyan University
- Wake Forest University
- Washington and Lee University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Wellesley College
- Wesleyan University
- West Los Angeles College
- Wheaton College
- Whitman College
- Xavier University