The endowed position calls for a national leader on the promotion of civil discourse.
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May 27, 2026
The former Chicago mayor encourages students to pursue public service.
May 27, 2026
The gift is powering a $50 million campaign to endow the civil discourse initiative.
May 26, 2026
Free speech advocate Greg Lukianoff argues for vigorous but respectful dissent.
May 26, 2026
Keynote speaker and Nobel laureate Maria Ressa outlines threats to democracy.
May 21, 2026
The courts are the only institutions upholding norms, say former Bush and Obama lawyers.
May 18, 2026
The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian says the country benefits from expanded voices.
May 13, 2026
Laurie Santos says prioritizing money and status is often counterproductive.
May 11, 2026
Legal scholar Maggie Blackhawk outlines the history of federal Indian law.
May 08, 2026
The program fosters practical skills for civic engagement throughout the world.