Aerial view of Rotunda at UVA

For Democracy to Thrive

The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy

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Focus on Local Media

Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism

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Focus on Local Media

Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism

Learn More

Maria Ressa and Melody Barnes in conversation

'The Integrity of Facts'

"You don't know what freedom feels like until you almost lose it." —Journalist Maria Ressa

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Research on Voter Confidence

Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes

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  • Aerial view of Rotunda at UVA

    For Democracy to Thrive

    The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy

    Learn More

  • Focus on Local Media

    Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism

    Learn More

     

     

     

     

  • Maria Ressa and Melody Barnes in conversation

    'The Integrity of Facts'

    "You don't know what freedom feels like until you almost lose it." —Journalist Maria Ressa

    LISTEN TO THE CONVERSATION

  • Research on Voter Confidence

    Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes

    Learn More

March 8, 2023

“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.

January 20, 2023

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.

November 28, 2022

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.

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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