The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes
The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes
Smith will serve one year as the institute’s first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism, curating and participating in programs to highlight challenges facing local media and solutions to connecting Americans with informative, independent journalism.
With help from College Republicans and University Democrats, the Karsh Institute hosted UVA's first “Talking Across Difference Student Dinner” as a bridge-building opportunity for the two student groups.
Launched in October 2021, the Karsh Institute's One Small Step project has since recorded more than 80 conversations, both virtually and in-person, with participants from around the Charlottesville area.
Smith will serve one year as the institute’s first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism, curating and participating in programs to highlight challenges facing local media and solutions to connecting Americans with informative, independent journalism.
With help from College Republicans and University Democrats, the Karsh Institute hosted UVA's first “Talking Across Difference Student Dinner” as a bridge-building opportunity for the two student groups.
Jered Cooper, a third-year student and government major, won UVA's second annual Oratory Competition sponsored by the Karsh Institute of Democracy and partners across the university.
Launched in October 2021, the Karsh Institute's One Small Step project has since recorded more than 80 conversations, both virtually and in-person, with participants from around the Charlottesville area. Learn more about what participants have discovered about each other in the project’s first year.
Thoughts shared by the UVA community on strengthening democracy through active participation and leadership
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