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UVA Reunions: Talking Across Difference
How can we foster meaningful conversation across lines of difference in today’s politically polarized world? This event is open to UVA alumni attending the 2025 UVA Alumni Reunions weekend.
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This UVA Program Teaches Students How To Better Disagree
UVA's Karsh Institute of Democracy is growing its Student Dialogue Fellowship to help students understand those with whom they disagree.
news.virginia.edu
Democracy and the Shifting Federal Role in Education
As the Department of Education faces potential closure, a UVA expert weighs in on what changes could mean for students, schools, and democracy.
Why Neighborhood Block Parties Are Good for Democracy
Small-size gatherings have a large-scale impact by strengthening social trust and revitalizing civic life.
Carnegie Awards Fellowships to 26 Scholars Researching Political Polarization
Digital Technology for Democracy faculty co-lead Jess Reia, author of the new book Urban Music Governance, was named to the 2025 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows, who will each receive a $200,000 stipend for research that explores how we can strengthen the forces of cohesion to fortify our democracy.
www.carnegie.org