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Protecting Free Speech, Promoting Free Inquiry

Rajiv Vinnakota , President Institute for Citizens & Scholars president Raj Vinnakota writes an op-ed in Inside Higher Ed on key recommendations that have emerged from his conversations with College Presidents for Civic Preparedness members on how to protect free expression and a constructive academic environment. Read the full article here. 

Outstanding Scholars Named As 2024 Career Enhancement Fellows

Award Supports Career Development Opportunities for Junior Faculty in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts PRINCETON, NJ (June 3, 2024)—The Institute for Citizens & Scholars has named 24 new Career Enhancement Fellows for the 2024–25 academic year. The Career Enhancement Fellowship, funded by the Mellon Foundation and administered by Citizens & Scholars, seeks to increase […]

Universities Must Renew Their Commitment to Democracy

Rajiv Vinnakota , PresidentCitizens & Scholars president, Raj Vinnakota, wrote an op-ed for the Fulcrum that underscores the important work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness  and the Civic Commitments they champion on their campus. This bold, fresh approach nurtures civic readiness, embraces diversity, and fosters free expression in higher education Read the full article here.

What’s The Role Of College Presidents In Fostering Civic Engagement For Democracy?

The work of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness in upholding free expression, civil discourse and critical inquiry on campuses is highlighted in this Forbes article featuring consortium members Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway, Bates College President Garry Jenkins, Benedict College President Roslyn Clark Artis and Ohio Wesleyan University President Matt vandenBerg. Read the full article here.

Preamble: Eboo Patel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC1Gw8Ix7uE&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizensandscholars.org%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizensandscholars.org&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE In this urgent moment for our nation, we can strengthen democracy—together. Raj Vinnakota, President of the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, sits down with diverse leaders to learn about their work and hear their ideas for shaping a more perfect Union. Here, Raj talks with Eboo Patel, Founder and President of Interfaith America. Below is an […]

2024 Newcombe Fellows

22 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellows Named For 2024 Twenty-two Fellows have been named to the 2024 class of the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship, administered by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars. The Newcombe Fellowship, funded by the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation, is the largest and most prestigious award for Ph.D. candidates in […]

The Kids Are Alright – Vol. 15

Jessica Sutter , Chief of Civic Learning Initiatives  Excerpt crossposted from The Kids Are Alright, an occasional Friday afternoon email newsletter written by Jessica Sutter featuring three stories of youth voice, youth leadership, and adult allies supporting youth efforts to change their communities — and our country — for the better. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OixycudKIRE I had the chance last […]

Raj Vinnakota on The Daily Bolster Podcast, Ep. 74

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWnegA5v5hU&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizensandscholars.org%2F&embeds_referring_origin=https%3A%2F%2Fcitizensandscholars.org&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE Citizens & Scholars President Rajiv Vinnakota appeared as a second time guest on the The Daily Bolster podcast, which features conversations with experts providing insight for startup leaders scaling their businesses. The podcast is hosted by Matt Blumberg, Founder and CEO of Bolster who also serves on the Citizens & Scholars Board of Trustees. Raj and Matt’s discussion […]

Spring 2024 Higher Education Media Fellows

New Journalists Named to Seventh Class The Institute for Citizens & Scholars is pleased to announce its seventh class of journalists named to the Higher Education Media Fellowship, supported by ECMC Foundation. The 15 outstanding journalists represent a variety of news outlets, regions, and media. The Higher Education Media Fellowship aims to increase the number of journalists […]