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Great meeting this week of SCiLL’s “Pizza and Plato” reading group hosted by Professor Connor Grubaugh.
UNC SCiLL has been awarded a $979,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to launch a new summer civics institute for North Carolina educators and high school students. This funding will support civil discourse training and exploration of America’s democratic…
Join us for the first event in our four-part discussion series exploring the tensions between core values located in America’s founding documents. This opening panel will examine the balance between self-government and national stability, followed by a public discussion on…
SCiLL ‘s Program for Public Discourse (at PPD) is delighted to sponsor A Braver Campus Dialogue (ABCD) on the federal government’s role in higher ed in collaboration with the College Discourse and Debates Alliance. Graduate students, don’t miss this chance to engage in thoughtful…
This past Friday, our UNC SCiLL faculty gathered at the home of Dean Jed Atkins for a fun evening to kick off the 2025-2026 academic year. The year ahead promises exciting opportunities, and we can’t wait to share them with you.
In the wake of the Kirk Assassination, UNC SCiLL Dean Jed Atkins argues in his recent op-ed that all Americans — especially educators — must work to reclaim our tradition of open, honest, and vigorous debate among those with different views.
The Kirk Assassination and the Breakdown of Civil Discourse dlvr.it/TN9Kwr
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The Kirk Assassination and the Breakdown of Civil Discourse
The conservative activist Charlie Kirk wasn’t just murdered on Wednesday. He was killed for engaging in a fundamentally American activity—public debate. America’s future depends on a
Join us tonight for an evening with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Alan Taylor (UVA)! This year’s lecture will commemorate the 250th anniversary of American Independence. 🗓️ Wed, Sept 17 | 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 Student Union Auditorium ⚖️ CLE credit available
It was a blast hanging out with the students in our civil discourse residential program at this year’s Civ-Comm Tech-Free Retreat! The weekend was filled with meaningful conversations and genuine friendships as we set aside our phones to truly engage with one another. And our…
This Thursday, join UNC SCiLL for a presentation by Visiting Research Professor Simon Cullen on the philosophy of free expression and a demonstration of the use of his platform, Sway, for civil discourse. How to Talk to Anyone About Anything 🗓️ Thursday, August 21st, 2025 🕔…
The Fall 2025 semester is officially underway! Wishing all our students an amazing first day of classes—let’s make this year unforgettable!
Spotlight moment: Dr. Rita Koganzon is breaking down big ideas about education, childhood, and family in political thought. As an Associate Professor at UNC, Dr. Koganzon challenges us to consider how authority and liberty shape the earliest years of family life.
Move-In Day is here, Tar Heels! Got that perfect first-day pic? Tag us in your Instagram story so we can show off your Carolina blue pride to the world.
We are honored to carry on the legacy of John Preyer at UNC SCiLL! His advocacy for open dialogue on controversial topics mirrors the values at the heart of our school. giving.unc.edu/2025/07/new-fu…
We're thrilled to introduce Dan DiSalvo, one of the newest members of SCiLL and the Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Curriculum. Professor DiSalvo is an expert in American politics, including U.S. political parties, labor unions, and public policy.
Interested in connecting with a mentor? SCiLL’s Mentoring Program offers one-on-one faculty chats—encouraging intellectual exchange, personal growth, and academic support. Read the blog to explore student and professor experiences in the program. 👇 civiclife.unc.edu/2025/06/scills…
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