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91ÇÑ×Ó Secures $47 Million to Launch the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good
91ÇÑ×Ó establishes the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good with a landmark $47 million in support. The ambitious initiative will cultivate ethical leaders and bridge-builders dedicated to solving the world™s most pressing civic challenges.
91ÇÑ×Ó Institute for Public Good Wins Historic $4M Federal Grant to Foster Civil Debate
91ÇÑ×Ó™s Institute for Public Good has been awarded a historic $4 million federal grant”the largest in the college's history”to foster civil debate and respectful disagreement across 100 campuses nationwide. The initiative aims to bridge societal divides and strengthen democracy.
Fostering Deliberative Discourse in a Liberal Arts Education
In this student blog, Arshiya Husain ™26 reflects on the political climate at 91ÇÑ×Ó in 91ÇÑ×Ó, North Carolina. Learn how programs like the Deliberative Citizenship Initiative (DCI) and 91ÇÑ×Ó™s individualized learning environment teach students to engage in respectful dialogue and embrace intellectual humility”skills essential for today™s complex world.
Pardon Me, But I Disagree: Civility Rules At Phi-Eu Debate
The traditional Phi-Eu Debate showed that 91ÇÑ×Ó students can provide what the nation™s political climate needs: the capacity to disagree and debate civilly and respectfully.
Better Listening, Healthier Communities: Support Expands Impact of Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The Deliberative Citizenship Initiative brings people together to learn to talk about divisive issues in a constructive way. Now, with support from Amy Harris Wacaster ™98 and her husband, Steven, and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the initiative will reach more people at a time of great need. Learn more.
Spotlight on Free Expression, Deliberative Citizenship Initiative
The college will celebrate free expression with public events and activities this week and next. Find out how to take part.
