Oct. 06, 2024A year into the Israel-Hamas war, students say a chill on free speech has reached college classroomsWesleyan University President Michael Roth, a founding member of College Presidents for Preparedness, is featured in this AP News article.
Aug. 15, 2024Just released – From Polarization to Progress: College Presidents Join ForcesInaugural 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.
May. 17, 2024Civic Learning in Higher Education: What Works?Measurement Working Group participants were provided tools, resources, support, and peer convenings to strengthen their own approaches to assessing civic learning and leadership.
May. 15, 2024Members of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness Make an ImpactPresidents have implemented programming on their campuses to advance the principles of free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry.
Apr. 18, 202461 College Presidents Unite to Advance Civic Preparedness and Uphold Free Expression on U.S. CampusesParticipating presidents will take campus-specific and collective action, reflecting three shared Civic Commitments.
Feb. 29, 2024Civic Education Must be Made Priority for Young People, Panel SaysDispatch from the Democracy in Action convening at Wesleyan University
Jan. 26, 2024College Presidents for Civic Preparedness Convening at Howard UniversityDispatch from the from the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness convening at Howard University.
Oct. 11, 2023PBS, CNN, Forbes, and More Showcase Campus Call for Free ExpressionMedia highlights of the launch of Campus Call for Free Expression.
Aug. 23, 2023News Roundup: Campus Call for Free ExpressionCheck out media highlights from the launch of Campus Call for Free Expression.
Aug. 15, 2023Strong Students Make Better Teachers, And Both Create Better CitizensMichael Roth, president of Wesleyan University shares how promoting civic literacy and political participation is a great step in helping universities make a deeper contribution to public life.
Aug. 15, 202315 College Presidents Unite to Advance Civic Preparedness Across the CountryPresidents 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