2025 Annual Report

The past year tested higher education in profound ways. Across the country, campuses faced significant polarization, volatility, and public scrutiny.

We are proud to share the Constructive Dialogue Institute’s 2025 Annual Report, which captures how colleges and universities have been responding—not with short-term fixes, but with durable, system-level culture change.

Inside the report, you’ll find:

• How 150+ campuses across 30+ states are embedding dialogue, inquiry, and free expression into their institutional DNA

• A landmark partnership with CUNY’s 26 campuses, demonstrating how dialogue can scale across entire systems

• A new five-pillar framework for driving meaningful campus culture change

• A look at CDI's 2026 strategic priorities to advance dialogue and inquiry across higher education