C&S Fellow Wins MacArthur Grant
Imani Perry, a 1994 Mellon Fellow, is a 2023 recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship. (photos via the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation) A Fellow from the Citizens & Scholars network has been named a MacArthur Fellow, the five-year program unofficially called “Genius Grants.” Imani Perry, a 1994 Mellon Fellow, was awarded the grant for […]
5 College Presidents Join College Presidents for Civic Preparedness
Princeton, NJ, October 10, 2023 – A group of 5 presidents of diverse higher education institutions from across the country have joined the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, a new initiative convened by The Institute for Citizens & Scholars to facilitate shared learning and greater impact through partnership toward the goal of developing college students who are ready to be […]
Preparing the Next Generation of Citizens: My Address to Mercersburg Academy
Rajiv Vinnakota , Presidenthttps://vimeo.com/870791062/3da858933f?fl=pl&fe=cm I recently had the privilege of speaking to the community at Mercersburg Academy, a coed college-preparatory boarding and day school for grades 9-12 located in Pennsylvania. I’m thrilled that they are developing a civic engagement program for their students, and I was deeply honored to deliver the keynote address for Family and Alumni […]
National Survey Finds Warning Signs For American Democracy In Civic Outlook Of Young Adults
Data Also Reveal Optimism on Polarization Media contact: geneske@citizensandscholars.org Princeton, NJ, September 21, 2023 – Americans aged 18 to 24 are dissatisfied with the political system and pessimistic about democracy, lack critical civic knowledge and trust in government institutions, and are less likely to vote in the 2024 election than the general population, according to […]
Our New Survey Reveals Warning Signs for American Democracy–and Ways to Turn it Around
We Must Double Down on Youth Civic Readiness Rajiv Vinnakota , President What do young adults think about America’s political system? How well do they know civics? How active are they in their communities? What political parties do they align with? To check the civic pulse of our young adults, the Institute for Citizens & Scholars […]
Rajiv Vinnakota & President Holloway: Rutgers University Seminar
President Jonathan Holloway welcomes Rajiv Vinnakota to the Rutgers campus for the first 2023 Byrne Seminar Citizenship, Institutions, and the Public. (photo credit: Rutgers University) “Those 42 million of you who are entering the public square in the next decade, you’re going to determine what direction we go, and we have a tremendous opportunity to […]
College Presidents Kickoff Academic Year Promoting Free Expression
To inaugurate the start of a new academic year, college presidents from across the nation utilized their convocation addresses to inspire and galvanize their respective campus communities, while also preparing the Class of 2027 to be the future leaders that our country needs. This momentum was driven by Campus Call for Free Expression, an initiative uniting […]
We Are Standing Up for Free Speech on Campus
Roslyn Clark Artis, guest contributors Jonathan Holloway, guest contributors By Roslyn Clark Artis, President, Benedict College, and Jonathan Holloway, President, Rutgers University Cross-posted to the The Post and Courier and Newark Star-Ledger. The cracks in the foundation of our republic are too large to ignore; our democracy is in crisis. Like many Americans, those of us in higher education are deeply concerned. But we […]
The Gen Z Perspective: What Older Generations Need to Know About Collaborating with Youth Leaders
Sophie Lee, Intern, Institute for Citizens & Scholars Recently, Citizens & Scholars president Rajiv Vinnakota published an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald touching on the importance of supporting and engaging with younger generations. He ended the piece by urging older generations to work hand-in-hand with the youth in our country. I am here, as a member of […]
News Roundup: Campus Call for Free Expression
Last week, the Institute for Citizens & Scholars launched the Campus Call for Free Expression, a commitment by a diverse group of college presidents to urgently spotlight, uplift, and re-emphasize the principles of critical inquiry and civil discourse on their campuses. The Campus Call is centered on a coordinated set of presidential and campus activities focused […]