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Campus Talks: The Role of Universities as Bastions of Free Speech and Open Debate in Polarized Times
Times Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed|October 30, 2025In this episode, two experts explore practical steps universities can take to encourage more constructive engagement among students with differing viewpoints.
Harvard Joins Other Universities to Confront the Roots of Skepticism in Higher Education
Jacob Hess, DeseretNews|October 28, 2025Harvard, Yale and 7 other private universities huddled earlier this month to explore ‘bold action’ to foster more ‘free expression’ on U.S campuses.
How CUNY Is Redefining Campus Culture Through Dialogue Across 26 Campuses
CDI Team|October 21, 2025Learn how CUNY is reshaping how its communities engage across differences through a multi-year partnership with CDI.
Colleges and Universities as Public Forums: A Playbook for Designing Impactful Campus Speaker Events
Jake Fay, Ed.D, Kaleigh Mrowka, PhD, Mary Aviles, Mylien Duong, PhD|October 20, 2025A blueprint for campus leaders on transforming speaker events into powerful opportunities for civic learning and community resilience.
Dialogue Programming for Student Wellbeing: Strengthening Campus Climate
CDI Team|October 7, 2025Learn how dialogue programming supports student wellbeing and improves campus climate.
Dialogue is the Next Big Campus Trend: CDI Featured in The Chronicle
CDI Team|September 3, 2025Last month, The Chronicle of Higher Education profiled CDI, tracing its expansion and highlighting its impact on dialogue on campuses across the country.
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