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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.
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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.
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Aug. 15, 2024

Just released – From Polarization to Progress: College Presidents Join Forces

Inaugural progress report highlights the remarkable strides college presidents have made in fostering free expression, critical inquiry, and civil discourse during an exceptionally challenging year for higher education.
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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.
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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.

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