Delta College President, Dr. Mike Gavin, has joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, an organization that aims to prepare students for civic life and uphold free expression on U.S. campuses. Read more at go.delta.edu/collegepreside….

🗣️ What does it take to reinstitute the democratic mission of higher ed? Janett I. Cordovés, Leila Brammer (UChicago College) & Nick share how the Faculty Institute helps equip faculty to foster civil discourse on their campuses. buff.ly/3ZiOTYv #CSCollegePresidents

Momentum is building on campuses, challenging the polarization narrative in higher ed 🎓 College Presidents for Civic Preparedness members are working to ensure ALL students can engage in civil discourse. Explore the annual report: buff.ly/4dBmOzS #CSCollegePresidents

As a new school year begins at the University of Virginia, Jim Ryan shares his hopes and promises to make UVA the “best place it can possibly be.”

We're excited to announce a panel on free expression featuring rapper Killer Mike & moderated in part by SPCS prof Erik Nielson! Sept. 6 at 6:30pm in Camp Concert Hall. Free & open to the public, tickets are required: sl.richmond.edu/tX #urspcs #urichmond #FreeExpression

How can liberal arts colleges ease the tumult that has gripped higher education institutions since last year? Elizabeth Bradley and Prof. Jonathon Kahn discuss how faculty, primary sources, & time give students the tools to always pursue knowledge Inside Higher Ed bit.ly/4geedou

“It’s about expressing ourselves, building connections and expanding our understanding." On Sept. 5, The Longest Table returns to WashU, inviting students, faculty, and staff to Brookings Quad for dinner and dialogue on the upcoming election. bit.ly/4g1N73K

In LearningWell, Citizens & Scholars President Raj Vinnakota, Rutgers University President Holloway and Bennington College President Walker discuss higher ed's role as a public good & fostering civil discourse on campuses this fall. 👉 buff.ly/3AIdZ8N #CSCollegePresidents

We are SO EXCITED to launch the Youth Civic Solutions Competition! 🎉 Submit your ideas for increasing civic knowledge, engagement, and trust during this pivotal election year for a chance to win $1,000! Learn more and apply: buff.ly/3TaUI6p

Looking forward to meeting my Virtue & Vice class tomorrow. Here's my message to the campus from this morning. roth.blogs.wesleyan.edu/2024/09/01/the…

🇺🇸 As #America250 nears, American Association for State and Local History interviews Gen Zers who say young people want more than a celebration—they want to reckon w/hard truths, uncover little-known stories about our past & have a say in shaping the future. Made By Us America250 buff.ly/3XoTJSB

College Presidents for Civic Preparedness member Wesleyan University Michael S Roth hopes to see a MORE politically engaged campus this fall — especially during election season — in his latest New York Times Opinion. Read the article to see why: buff.ly/3XqvPWL #CSCollegePresidents

Connecting Over Conversation 🍽️: WashU's Longest Table returns to Brookings Quad on Sept. 5, bringing students, faculty, and staff together for a meaningful dinner and guided discussion on the upcoming election. bit.ly/4g1N73K

SAVE THE DATE! Join experts in civic engagement, journalism, public policy, research & data at the 2024 Annual Conference on Citizenship - "Renewing Civic Health" - Dec. 10th in Washington, DC! ncoc.org/save-the-date-… CMF Institute for Citizens & Scholars NationalCivicLeague Omidyar Network

How did our president Raj Vinnakota learn to become a citizen? Reading the newspaper with his dad 📰 Raj recently sat down with Hedgeye's David Salem for a convo on civics, civility, freedom of expression on college campuses, and more. ➡️ buff.ly/3XwGXQT

What an AMAZING opportunity! Folks working with youth who want to be a part of the future of civics and democracy: Institute for Citizens & Scholars (where I am a Leonore Annenberg Fellow) just launched their ✨Youth Civic Solutions Competition!✨ ➡️Learn more and apply: ctzn-schlr.org/youth-competit…

Colleges are trying out new ways to foster civil discourse this semester. While the mission isn't new, many campus leaders see the stakes as higher than ever. chroni.cl/3z35J2I

This fall we will offer and support various events to promote civic engagement and participation in the democratic process. Read more about the events on and around campus here: bit.ly/3X3Wze4

During Orientation, students are invited to engage with Pittsburgh and learn about CMU's culture of civic engagement. ❤️ This year, students helped Western Pennsylvania Conservancy clean up flower beds in Downtown Pittsburgh and prepped meals at 412 Food Rescue. #TartanProud

Can educators be truly "neutral?" 🤔 A recent C&S Faculty Institute—part of #CSCollegePresidents—explored this question & the role of #HigherEd in preparing students for democratic engagement. Read more 👉 buff.ly/3AOhKJH