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- Amherst College
- Augsburg University
- Bates College
- Benedict College
- Bennington College
- Butler University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Centre College
- Claflin University
- Claremont McKenna College
- Cleveland State University
- Colby College
- Colorado College
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth
- Denison University
- DePauw University
- Dillard University
- Drew University
- Duke University
- El Paso Community College
- Elon University
- Fairmont State University
- Georgetown University
- Gettysburg College
- Grinnell College
- Hamilton College
- Harvey Mudd College
- Howard University
- Indiana University
- James Madison University
- Johns Hopkins University
- La Salle University
- Longwood University
- Luther College
- Macalester College
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Mercy University
- Middlebury College
- Montclair State University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Pace University
- Quinnipiac University
- Rollins College
- Rutgers University
- Salem State University
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Skidmore College
- St. Lawrence University
- St. Olaf College
- Stetson University
- Susquehanna University
- The University of the South
- University of Dayton
- University of Denver
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Richmond
- University of Southern Maine
- University of Tulsa
- University of Virginia
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Vassar College
- Virginia Wesleyan University
- Wake Forest University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Wellesley College
- Wesleyan University
- Whitman College
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.
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.
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
- Amherst College
- Augsburg University
- Bates College
- Benedict College
- Bennington College
- Butler University
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Centre College
- Claflin University
- Claremont McKenna College
- Cleveland State University
- Colby College
- Colorado College
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth
- Denison University
- DePauw University
- Dillard University
- Drew University
- Duke University
- El Paso Community College
- Elon University
- Fairmont State University
- Georgetown University
- Gettysburg College
- Grinnell College
- Hamilton College
- Harvey Mudd College
- Howard University
- Indiana University
- James Madison University
- Johns Hopkins University
- La Salle University
- Longwood University
- Luther College
- Macalester College
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
- Mercy University
- Middlebury College
- Montclair State University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Pace University
- Quinnipiac University
- Rollins College
- Rutgers University
- Salem State University
- Sarah Lawrence College
- Skidmore College
- St. Lawrence University
- St. Olaf College
- Stetson University
- Susquehanna University
- The University of the South
- University of Dayton
- University of Denver
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Richmond
- University of Southern Maine
- University of Tulsa
- University of Virginia
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Vassar College
- Virginia Wesleyan University
- Wake Forest University
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Wellesley College
- Wesleyan University
- Whitman College