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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.
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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. 17, 2024

Civic 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.
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May. 15, 2024

Members of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness Make an Impact

Presidents have implemented programming on their campuses to advance the principles of free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry.
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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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Feb. 29, 2024

Civic Education Must be Made Priority for Young People, Panel Says

Dispatch from the Democracy in Action convening at Wesleyan University
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Jan. 26, 2024

College Presidents for Civic Preparedness Convening at Howard University

Dispatch from the from the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness convening at Howard University.
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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.
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Aug. 23, 2023

News Roundup: Campus Call for Free Expression

Check out media highlights from the launch of Campus Call for Free Expression.
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Aug. 15, 2023

Strong Students Make Better Teachers, And Both Create Better Citizens

Michael 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.
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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