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Unscripted Campus Conversations: An Interactive Map

Across the nation, college presidents, faculty, staff, and students are engaging in meaningful discussions about the critical issues affecting our communities and country. From classrooms to auditoriums to residence halls and beyond, these campus voices ask questions, share ideas, and challenge conventional wisdom. This vibrant exchange not only enriches campus life but also establishes the foundation for a future where civic engagement inspires change across the nation.

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Citizens & Scholars is proud to publish a series of diverse perspectives on citizen engagement and democracy from our network of Fellows and partners.

Institute for Citizens & Scholars to Honor Judy Woodruff with 2025 Frank E. Taplin, Jr. Public Intellectual Award

Jun 1, 2025

College and University Presidents Unite to Inspire Graduates to Lead

May 12, 2025

Institute for Citizens & Scholars Launches “Carnegie Young Leaders for Civic Preparedness”

Feb 3, 2025

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Youth Civics Solution Winner's Art Inspires Civic Engagement

David Guo talks about his Canvas for Civic project on the Fulcrum's Democracy Forum.

Fellow Class Announcement

2025 Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders Named

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars has named 10 scholars as Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders (MEFL) for 2025.

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Judy Woodruff Honored with Citizens & Scholars 2025 Frank E. Taplin, Jr. Public Intellectual Award

Jay Geneske

Judy Woodruff recognized for her decades-long impact on American media and her unwavering commitment to civic understanding.

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Spotlight On The University of Pittsburgh, a campus dedicated to having better conversations

In a time of deep division, The University of Pittsburgh champions the idea that equipping the campus community with the civic skills and tools to engage respectfully, listen deeply, challen...

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Institute for Citizens & Scholars to Honor Judy Woodruff with 2025 Frank E. Taplin, Jr. Public Intellectual Award

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars is proud to present the 2025 Frank E. Taplin, Jr. Public Intellectual Award to Judy Woodruff, the esteemed broadcast journalist and senior correspondent...

Press Release

College and University Presidents Unite to Inspire Graduates to Lead

College Presidents Launch “From Campus to Community” to Elevate Civic Skills in 2025 Commencement Ceremonies, Reaffirming Mission to Advance Next Generation of Civic Leaders Across Ameri...

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Rajiv Vinnakota and Coalition Voices Featured in The New Yorker

In the News

Podcast Recap: Advancing Civil Discourse on Campus

Rajiv Vinnakota

In a recent episode of The Key, the Inside Higher Ed podcast, Citizens & Scholars president Raj Vinnakota speaks with editor-in-chief Sara Custer about the renewed focus on civil discourse a...

Fellow Class Announcement

Spring 2025 Higher Education Media Fellows

These 15 outstanding journalists will provide comprehensive coverage of postsecondary education, particularly career and technical education (CTE).

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Unscripted Campus Conversations: An Interactive Map

Across the nation, college presidents, faculty, staff, and students are engaging in meaningful discussions about the critical issues affecting our communities and country. From classrooms to...