Introducing the Center's 26-27 Class of Fellows. This cohort’s research examines topics such as the role of AI in civic education, fostering cross-partisan community and protecting academic freedom.
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, we explore defining moments in US history through the lens of music. Drawing from "On the Record: Music That Changed America" by Anna Harwell Celenza, we discuss how artists and songs have shaped the nation’s culture, politics and democracy.
UC Office of the President's Graduate, Undergraduate, Equity Affairs and Institutional Research and Academic Planning and the Center invite UC faculty and policy-covered staff to apply for a pilot fellowship program designed to enhance and expand the teaching of dialogue skills to UC students.
OUR MISSION
To explore the intersection of expression, engagement and democratic learning and consider what can be done to restore trust in the value of free speech on college campuses and within society at large.
University of California, President
Associate Professor, Educational Administration, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; 2022-2023 Senior Fellow
Dean & Professor, Claire Trevor School of the Arts & Co-chair, Steering Committee, UCI Year of Free Speech
SpeechMatters is the official podcast of the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The podcast features thought leaders tackling the most pressing issues impacting free expression and democracy on campus and beyond. Hosted by the Center’s Executive Director, Michelle Deutchman.
