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For Democracy to Thrive

The Karsh Institute is dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy

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Karsh Institute of Democracy podcast wins Webby award!

'Democracy in Danger' wins prestigious award

A popular podcast covers the most timely issues facing democracy today

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'Democracy in Danger' wins prestigious award

A popular podcast covers the most timely issues facing democracy today

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Talking Across Difference

Opportunities at UVA to foster open dialogue

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Oct. 21–23, 2023: A Vibrant Exploration of Democracy from All Angles

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  • Aerial view of Rotunda at UVA

    For Democracy to Thrive

    The Karsh Institute is dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy

    Learn More

  • Karsh Institute of Democracy podcast wins Webby award!

    'Democracy in Danger' wins prestigious award

    A popular podcast covers the most timely issues facing democracy today

    Learn More

     

     

     

     

  • Talking Across Difference

    Opportunities at UVA to foster open dialogue

    LEARN MORE

  • Rotunda ceiling D360

    Democracy360

    Oct. 21–23, 2023: A Vibrant Exploration of Democracy from All Angles

    REGISTER

September 20, 2023

UVA oratory competition where students answer: What is the greatest strength of our American democracy?

September 19, 2023

Read more about a cooking demonstration that was part of a series of programs to help the University of Virginia build relationships with Indigenous tribes.

August 19, 2023

The tight matches, high drama, and upsets that came with such a strong lineup of teams made this World Cup special, according to the Karsh Institute's Laurent Dubois, author of Soccer Empire and The Language of the Game.

UVA’S COOPER CENTER INTEGRATING INTO THE KARSH INSTITUTE OF DEMOCRACY

“The Cooper Center has an outstanding record of supporting regional and local governance across the Commonwealth,” said Melody Barnes, executive director of the Karsh Institute. “Integrating the Cooper Center into the Karsh Institute will allow us to build national research and programming models based on the Cooper Center’s proven work fostering good governance, leadership, and resilience in Virginia.” 

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“This Institute will highlight the critical role of higher education in strengthening democracy and UVA’s aspiration and intention to lead nationally on this front.

The success of our American democracy depends upon the actions we take to build a strong and thriving culture of participation and active citizenship”

-Jim Ryan, President, University of Virginia