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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.
CDI and CUNY Partner to Transform Campus Culture Through Dialogue
CDI Staff|February 20, 2025CUNY partners with the Constructive Dialogue Institute to embed dialogue across its 25 campuses.
AL Dean Prioritizes Bridge-building, Empathy Training for Students
Shanteya Hudson, MSN|January 24, 2025Samford University's dean seeks to equip students with the skills to have meaningful conversations, and references CDI as a resource for fostering those skills.
How Students Feel About Campus Speech, in 5 Graphics
Colleen Flaherty, Inside Higher Ed|December 13, 2024A new Student Voice poll gauges how students are thinking about campus speech climates after a tumultuous calendar year.
Unleashing Pluralism Within American Higher Education
Manu Meel, Forbes|December 4, 2024Fostering pluralism and constructive dialogue in higher education relies on accurately diagnosing the nuances of the obstacles standing in the way.
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